Guantanamera
Pete Seeger
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
The words mean, I am a truthful man From the land of the palm trees And before dying, I want to share the poems of my soul My poems are soft green, My poems are also flaming crimson My poems are like a wounded fawn Seeking refuge in the forest The last verse says "con los pobres de la tierra" With the poor people of this earth I want to share my fate The streams of the mountain Pleases me more than the sea
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: Peter Seeger, Julian Orbon, Hector Angulo, Jose (dp) Fernandez Diaz, Fernandez Diaz Jose
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
Joe DassinJoe Dassin, a French-American pop star, sang "Guantanamera" in French.
- Dassin’s version of the song was released in 1966.
|
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.
|
Julio IglesiasSpanish singer Julio Iglesias’s rendition of "Guantanamera" was part of his 1991 album 'Crazy.'
|
Los LobosLos Lobos, an American rock band, released their version of "Guantanamera" as part of their reinvention of Disney’s classic favorites in 2009.
|
Nana MouskouriNana Mouskouri, a Greek singer, has performed the song in several languages showcasing the universal appeal of "Guantanamera."
|
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.
|
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.
|
Tito PuenteTito Puente, known as 'The King of Latin Music', released his instrumental rendition of "Guantanamera" on his 1963 album 'The King Tito Puente.'
|
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.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Guantanamera Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 9 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/3117167/Pete+Seeger/Guantanamera>.
Discuss the Guantanamera Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In