Guantanamera
Wyclef Jean
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Spanish Harlem! Boogie Down Bronx! Manhattan! Back to Staten! Guantanamera Hey yo I'm standing at the bar with a, Cuban cigar Guajira, Guantanamera Hey, yo, I think she's eyeing me from afar Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera Yo, I wrote this in Haiti, overlooking Cuba I asked her what's her name, she said, 'Guantanamera' Remind me of an old latin song, my uncle used to play On his old forty-five when he used to be alive She went from a young girl, to a grown woman Like a Virgin, so she sex with no average man Peep the figure, move like a caterpillar Fly like a butterfly, let your soul feel her glide Pac Woman better yet Space Invader If your name was Chun-Li, we'd be playin' Street Fighter Penny for your thoughts, a nickel for your kiss A dime if you tell me that you love me Guantanamera Hey yo I'm standing at the bar with a, Cuban cigar Guajira, Guantanamera Hey, yo, I think she's eyeing me from afar Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera Soy una mujer, sincera Do you speak English? De donde crecen las palmas Can I buy you a drink? Soy una mujer, sincera De donde crecen las palmas You killin me Y antes de morir, yo quiero Cantar mis versos del alma Te quiero mama, te quiero! Guantanamera Hey yo I'm standing at the bar with a, Cuban cigar Guajira, Guantanamera Hey, yo, I think she's eyeing me from afar Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera Yo, she was a rose in Spanish Harlem, mamacita beg your pardon Make stakes at a faster rate then she fornicates Pure traits of genius, Goddess of Black Venus Crab niggaz angry cause they can't get between us To no sele-xion, smooth complex-ion The lexicon of Lexington, parents came from Cuba Part Mexican, pure sweet, dimes fell to her feet She like Movado, and shook her hips like Delgado And broke niggaz down from the Grounds to Apollo and then some, she took her act sent it to dim sum And waited patiently while the businessmen come Call late on purpose, got even politicians nervous And made plans to infiltrate the street secret service This gentle flower, fertility was her power Sweet persona, Venus Flytrap primadonna Que sera que sera she turned dinero to dinera Guantanamera Hey yo I'm standing at the bar with a, Cuban cigar Guajira, Guantanamera Hey, yo, I think she's eyeing me from afar Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera
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13 facts about this song
Origin and Cultural Impact"Guantanamera" is considered the unofficial national anthem of Cuba.
- The song has been covered by music artists around the world and in various languages, becoming a symbol of cultural unity for the Latin music genre.
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Song Composition"Guantanamera" is a Spanish word that translates to 'girl from Guantánamo', a city in Cuba.
- The original lyrics of the song were poems by Cuban poet and national hero, José Martí.
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Gloria EstefanGloria Estefan, recognized as the 'Queen of Latin Pop', included "Guantanamera" in her 1993 album 'Mi Tierra'. Her version ranked number 74 in the Billboard Hot 100.
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Joan BaezAmerican singer-songwriter Joan Baez recorded her version of "Guantanamera" in 1963, giving the song a wider international audience.
- Baez performed the song in the March on Washington which was a milestone event during the civil rights movement in the United States.
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Joe DassinJoe Dassin, a French-American pop star, sang "Guantanamera" in French.
- Dassin’s version of the song was released in 1966.
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José FelicianoPuerto Rican singer and composer, José Feliciano, performed "Guantanamera" purely as an instrumental piece on the guitar.
- Feliciano, renowned for his unique fingerstyle guitar technique, has influenced many Latin musicians.
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Julio IglesiasSpanish singer Julio Iglesias’s rendition of "Guantanamera" was part of his 1991 album 'Crazy.'
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Los LobosLos Lobos, an American rock band, released their version of "Guantanamera" as part of their reinvention of Disney’s classic favorites in 2009.
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Nana MouskouriNana Mouskouri, a Greek singer, has performed the song in several languages showcasing the universal appeal of "Guantanamera."
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Pete SeegerAmerican folk singer Pete Seeger is widely known for popularizing "Guantanamera" in the 1960s throughout the U.S.
- Seeger is also known for encouraging audience participation during his performances, singing sections of the song with the crowd.
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The SandpipersThe Sandpipers were an American easy listening trio who released a popular version of "Guantanamera" in 1966.
- This version reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Tito PuenteTito Puente, known as 'The King of Latin Music', released his instrumental rendition of "Guantanamera" on his 1963 album 'The King Tito Puente.'
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Wyclef JeanHaitian rapper Wyclef Jean's version of "Guantanamera" sampled the original and made it into a hip-hop song.
- This version of "Guantanamera" appeared in his debut solo album 'The Carnival' in 1997.
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