Guantanamera
Francis Cabrel, Nana Mouskouri
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From Nuestras Canciones Vol. 2 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 carmÃn encendido Mi verso es de un verde claro Why de un carmÃn 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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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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