Guantanamera

José Feliciano

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:
2008
3:44
81 

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Guantanamera
Guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera
Guajira guantanamera

Now after they would sing a chorus of that
They would start doing poetry
This is one of the verses from a famous poet
José martí

Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crece la palma
Yo soy un hombre sincero
De donde crece le palma
Y antes de morirme quiero, mira
Echar mis versos del alma, hey hey 

Guantanamera
Guajira Guantanamera

How would you like to sing along on this one? c'mon

Guantanamera
Guajira Guantanamera
Guantanamera
Guajira Guantanamera

I'm gonna play it right now

Epa hey

Upa

Hey 
Óyeme guajirasabes que yo te quiero
Porque yo por ti me muero
Óyeme gózalo
Guajira Guajira 
Guantanamera 
Cuéntalo cuéntalo
Óyeme Guantanamera Guajira
Hey hey hey
Oye Guajira mira no me dejes solo
Mira que me desespero
Óyeme Guajira Guajira
Hey hey
Guantanamera
Guantanamera
Oye guajira mmm, mm
Con los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo
Mi suerte echar
Oye guajira 
Guajira Guantanamera 
Yeah yeah yeah

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José Feliciano

José Feliciano (born September 10, 1945) is an American of Puerto Rican ethnicity, virtuoso guitarist and composer known for many international hits including "Light My Fire" and the best-selling Christmas single "Feliz Navidad".un poco tarde more »

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Written by: Armando Christian Perez, Marc Kinchen, Diaz Jose Fernandez, Julian Orbon, Peter Seeger, Hector Angulo

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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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