Genres Archives: Festejo

Festejo, a word derived from the Spanish “fiesta,” is a form of celebratory Afro-Peruvian music. Festejo lyrics often provide historical accounts of the Afro-Peruvian population’s emancipation from slavery or celebrate some other type of popular liberation. The festejo dance is lively and witty, featuring gyrating hips and intricate footwork known as zapateado.

Festejo (Peru)

Festejo, a word derived from the Spanish “fiesta,” is a form of celebratory Afro-Peruvian music. Festejo lyrics often provide historical accounts of the Afro-Peruvian population’s emancipation from slavery or celebrate some other type of popular liberation. The festejo dance is lively and witty, featuring gyrating hips and intricate footwork known as zapateado.

COUNTRY: Peru
KEY INSTRUMENTS: Bongo, Cajita, Cajon, Congas, Quijada
SONG ON AATW: LATIN AMERICA CD: Citron

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12. Citron

“Al Citron” is a Mexican kids song and children’s game. Kids sit in a circle and pass stones around clockwise, trying not to mess up the pattern as the tempo gets faster. As with many kids songs, the lyrics make no sense, but no one seems to care.

Country: Mexico (original)/Peru (on CD)
Language: Spanish
Genre on CD: Afro-Peruvian, Festejo

LYRICS OF ALL AROUND THIS WORLD VERSION

Al Citron de un fandango,
Sango sango,
Sabare de la randela,
con su triki triki tron.

Mexican kids play Al Citron

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Credits

Vocals: Giovana Robinson

Guitar: Patricio Acevedo

Instrumental arrangement by Arturo Stable

Engineered by Erich Miller

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Genres Archives: Festejo