Bruca Manigua
Ibrahim Ferrer, Buena Vista Social Club
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Yo son carabalí Negro de nación Sin la libertad No pue'o vivi' Mundele cabá Con mi corazón Tanto maltratá Cuerpo ta' furí eh Mundele cumba fiote Siempre ta' ngarua'cha Queta' por mucho Que yo lo ndinga Seimpre ta' maltratá Ya ne me tabá Labio de buirí Ya ne me tabá Labio de buirí Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Abre cruita buirindingo Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Si ramento suaro suare Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Como un teinda derechito Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Un paso, un paso ubbe Yobelle lla Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Ya yorrucu mandendo Bruca Maniguá yaeooo Yenyere Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Yo son carabalí, son mandinga Quiero mi libertad (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Congo tiene teremende Bruca Maniguá yaeooo (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Yo ta'tantando lo mundele Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Que esa negra a mi me engaña Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá Que esa negra a mi me engaña Bruca Maniguá (ae) Yenyere Bruca Maniguá
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11 facts about this song
Label Classification"Bruca Maniguá" is a song from the Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music genre.
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Artist BackgroundThe song was performed by Ibrahim Ferrer, who was part of the acclaimed Buena Vista Social Club and honored for his contribution to Cuban music. Ferrer began his musical career at the early age of 13.
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Song ReceptionDespite its popularity, "Bruca Maniguá" became a success much later in Ferrer's life, helping him gain international recognition during the 1990s.
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Release History"Bruca Maniguá" was released in 1997 as part of the album "Buena Vista Social Club".
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Song CompositionIts lively tempo, soulful melody, and Ferrer's rich, warm voice make it characteristic of the Afro-Cuban jazz genre. The song includes traditional Cuban instruments like the tres (a Cuban guitar) and the clave (two short wooden sticks).
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Lyrics OriginThe lyrics of "Bruca Maniguá" speak about the nostalgia of a man thinking about his homeland.
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CollaborationsThe song also involved collaborations with other legendary musicians like Rubén González, Compay Segundo, and Eliades Ochoa.
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Documentary Highlight"Bruca Maniguá" was featured in the Grammy-winning documentary film 'Buena Vista Social Club' directed by Wim Wenders in 1999.
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Live PerformancesIbrahim performed "Bruca Maniguá" live at Amsterdam's Carré Theater during his European tour in 1998.
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Long-term SuccessThe popularity of "Bruca Maniguá" has not only transcended geographical barriers but also time. It remains a beloved staple in Latin Jazz, more than two decades after its release.
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InfluenceFarrer's rendition of "Bruca Maniguá" has influenced numerous musicians worldwide and has played an essential role in popularizing Afro-Cuban music globally.
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