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" Guantanamera" (pronounced [ɡwantanaˈmeɾa]; Spanish for 'The woman from Guantánamo') [1] is a Cuban patriotic song, which uses a poem from the collection Simple Verses, by the Cuban poet José Martí, for the lyrics. It is an expression of love for Cuba and of solidarity with the poor people of the world. [2]
Simple Verses (Spanish: Versos sencillos) is a poetry collection by Cuban writer and independence hero José Martí.Published in October 1891, it was the last of Martí's works to be printed before his death in 1895. [1]
Could there be different lyrics to the same tune ? -- Beardo 05:13, 17 May 2006 (UTC) Naaaah, the Guantanamera is as popular and as flexible in Cuba (and elsewhere) as La Bamba is in Veracruz, Mexico and elsewhere. It is so simple in its musical structure that any set of 4-verse octosyllabic lyrics in Spanish can be adapted to it.
' Glimmering ', 1987), music by Ryan Cayabyab and lyrics by Jose Javier Reyes "Heto Na Naman" (lit. ' Here it goes again ', 1991), music and lyrics by Ryan Cayabyab "Pasko Na!" (lit. ' It's Christmas ', 1987), written by Onofre Pagsanghan, Norman Agatep, and Jandi Arboleda and music by Manoling Francisco, SJ "Pasko ng Paglaya" (lit.
The album was recorded in six days and contained fourteen tracks. It opened with "Chan Chan" written by Compay Segundo, a four-chord son (Dm, F, Gm, A7) that was to become what Cooder described as "the Buena Vista's calling card"; [6] and ending with a rendition of "La bayamesa", a traditional Cuban patriotic song (not to be confused with the Cuban national anthem of the same name). [7]
It’s tamale time. This Mexican comfort food has a long history and is an essential part of every major holiday, particularly Christmas. It’s also the perfect portable snack for holiday travelers.
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