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On October 20, 1868, the Cuban forces obtained the capitulation of the Spanish colonial authorities in Bayamo, the jubilant people surrounded Figueredo and asked him to write an anthem with the melody they were humming. Right on the saddle of his horse, Figueredo wrote the lyrics of the anthem, [1] which was longer than the current official ...
It is commonly used to teach the alphabet to children in English-speaking countries. "The ABC Song" was first copyrighted in 1835 by Boston music publisher Charles Bradlee. The melody is from a 1761 French music book and is also used in other nursery rhymes like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", while the author of the lyrics is unknown. Songs ...
Pages in category "Songs about Cuba" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. La Bayamesa; C. Cuba (song)
Havana (/ h ə ˈ v æ n ə /; Spanish: La Habana [la aˈβana] ⓘ) [5] is the capital and largest city of Cuba.The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center. [6]
The Spanish original also achieved popularity in its own right particularly the Spanish-language version by Nino de Murcia, but the French version of Aznavour was successful even in Spanish speaking countries.
Should be a Cuban: Have you been longing for the 'smile' That you haven't had for quite a while, If you have, then follow me and I'll show the way Cuba, there's where I'm going, Cuba, there's where I'll stay. Cuba, where wine is flowing And where darkeyed Stellas Light their fellers' panatellas, Cuba, where all is happy, Cuba, where all is gay;
" 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] The official writing credits ...
The lyrics recount key moments of the Cuban Revolution, describing Che Guevara and his role as a revolutionary commander. The song became iconic after Guevara's death, and many left-leaning artists did their own cover versions of the song afterwards. The title is a part of Guevara's well known saying "¡Hasta la victoria siempre!" ("Until ...