Guantanamera

Nana Mouskouri

About Guantanamera

"Guantanamera" (Spanish: "from Guantánamo, feminine" indicating a woman from Guantánamo) is perhaps the best known Cuban song and that country's most noted patriotic song, especially when using a poem by the Cuban poet José Martí for the lyrics. The official writing credits have been given to Joseíto Fernández, who first popularized the song on radio as early as 1929 (although it is unclear when the first release as a record occurred). In 1966, a version by American vocal group the Sandpipers, based on an arrangement by the Weavers from their May 1963 Carnegie Hall Reunion concert, became an international hit. It has been recorded by many other solo artists, notably by Willy Chirino, Julio Iglesias, Joan Baez, Albita, Jimmy Buffett, Celia Cruz, Bobby Darin, Raul Malo, Joe Dassin, Muslim Magomayev, José Feliciano, Biser Kirov, Wyclef Jean, Puerto Plata, Trini Lopez, La Lupe, Nana Mouskouri, Tito Puente, Andy Russell, Gloria Estefan, Pete Seeger, Robert Wyatt (under the title "Caimanera"), and by such groups as The Mavericks, Buena Vista Social Club, Los Lobos, and the Gipsy Kings. 


Year:
1994
3:45
107 

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Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera

Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crece la palma
Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crece la palma
Why antes de morirme quiero
Echar mis versos del alma

Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera

Mi verso es de un verde claro
Why de un carmín encendido
Mi verso es de un verde claro
Why de un carmín encendido
Mi verso es un ciervo herido
Que busca en el monte amparo

Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera

Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
El arroyo de la sierra
Me complace más que el mar

Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera

Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera

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Nana Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri (Greek: Nάνα Μούσχουρη, pronounced [ˈnana ˈmusxuɾi]), born Iōánna Moúschouri (Greek: Ιωάννα Μούσχουρη, [ioˈana ˈmusxuɾi] on October 13, 1934, in Chania, Crete, Greece) is a Greek singer who has sold between 200 and 300 million records worldwide, being one of the best-selling female artists of all time in a career spanning over five decades. She was known as "Nána" to her friends and family as a child. Note that in Greek her surname is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable – MOOS-hoo-ree – rather than the second. more »

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Written by: Jose Fernandez Diaz

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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.
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 Estefan
Gloria 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 Baez
American 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 Dassin
Joe Dassin, a French-American pop star, sang "Guantanamera" in French. - Dassin’s version of the song was released in 1966.
José Feliciano
Puerto 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 Iglesias
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias’s rendition of "Guantanamera" was part of his 1991 album 'Crazy.'
Los Lobos
Los Lobos, an American rock band, released their version of "Guantanamera" as part of their reinvention of Disney’s classic favorites in 2009.
Nana Mouskouri
Nana Mouskouri, a Greek singer, has performed the song in several languages showcasing the universal appeal of "Guantanamera."
Pete Seeger
American 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 Sandpipers
The 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 Puente
Tito Puente, known as 'The King of Latin Music', released his instrumental rendition of "Guantanamera" on his 1963 album 'The King Tito Puente.'
Wyclef Jean
Haitian 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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