Químbara

Johnny Pacheco, Celia Cruz

About Químbara

"Quimbara" is a song performed by Cuban recording artist Celia Cruz and Dominican recording artist Johnny Pacheco. The song written by 20 year old Junior Cepeda from Puerto Rico, was released as the lead single from Cruz and Pacheco's joint studio album Celia & Johnny (1974).


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Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Ee mama ee mama
Ee mama ee mama

La rumba me esta llamando bombo
Dile que ya voy
Que me espere un momentico asi
Mientras canto un guaguancó
Dile que no es un desprecio
Pues vive en mi corazónz
Mi vida es tan solo eso
Rumba buena y guaguancó

Ee mama ee mama

¿Cómo? ay dios mio
Pero que lio, y dice
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Ay, si quieres gozar
Quieres bailar
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba

Pero lo baila teresa y lo baila juanito
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba

Oye cachin, cachan, cachan, cachumba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba

Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Quimbara quimbara quma quimbamba
Pero lo baila teresa y también joseito

¿Cómo? azuca, azuca

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Johnny Pacheco

Johnny Pacheco (born 25 March 1935) is a Dominican musician and bandleader of Cuban music (guaracha, son montuno, danzón, cha chá, guajira-son, pachanga) and producer of Latin bands. He is best known for being the creator of the Fania All-Stars. more »

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Written by: Luis Rios Cepeda

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Quimbara" is a classic song popularized by the Cuban singer Celia Cruz and Puerto Rican musician Johnny Pacheco.
Release Year
The song was first recorded and released in the year 1974.
Album
"Quimbara" is part of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco's album titled "Celia & Johnny" which became a classic hit.
Genre
"Quimbara" is a salsa song, a popular genre of Latin American music.
Language
The lyrics of the song are entirely in Spanish.
Impact
The song is considered one of the signature songs of Celia Cruz and a milestone in the revolutionary "salsa boom" that occurred in the 1970s.
Legacy
It became a powerful anthem in the salsa world, and continues to be globally recognized and loved to this day.
Live Performances
Celia Cruz's performances of "Quimbara" are legendary, a standout among them being her concert at the Zaire 74 music festival.
Cultural Representation
The song showcases an Afro-Latin rhythm and beat displaying the rich culture of Latin music.
Lyrics Composition
The lyrics of "Quimbara" are a repetition of the word “Quimbara” itself and other rhythmic sounds, creating a lively, upbeat dance number. The meaning of "Quimbara" is not explicitly known, but many believe it points towards an African dialect, reflecting Cruz’s Afro-Cuban roots.
Collaborations
"Quimbara" was a collaboration between Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco. Pacheco was a renowned musician and producer who played a leading role in creating the genre of salsa.
Recognition
The song "Quimbara" was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, honouring its everlasting impact on Latin music.
Cover versions
Over the years, "Quimbara" has been covered by various other artists showcasing its enduring popularity.

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