Like most Cuban music and son, it combines African and Iberian musical traditions.
Alto Songo
Afro Cuban All Stars Lyrics
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Alto songo
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
Que venga la bomba
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
La bomba del cerro
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alro songo
La sonora matarcena
Alto songo
Guia
En santiago fue lechero
Alto songo
En placeta carbonero
Alto songo
En cienfuego boticario
Alto songo
En cardenas funerario
Alto songo
Guia
En mi cuba caminante
Alto songo
Guia
Y ahora que en la habana estoy
Alto somgo
Yo me guio de cantante
Alto songo se quema la maya
Alto songo
Se quema la maya
La maya
Alto songo se quema la maya
La maya
The lyrics in Alto Songo by Afro Cuban All Stars, is a representation of the cultural history of Cuba. Alto Songo is a region in Cuba known for its rich cultural heritage and musical traditions. The song speaks about a small town called Alto Songo, where there is a great celebration happening. It celebrates the music, the dance and the festivities of the town.
The repetition of the lyrics “Alto songo se quema la maya,” refers to the lighting of the candles or lamps during the festivities. The phrase "que venga la bomba" which means "let the bomb come" in English, is a reference to the explosive rhythms and explosive celebration that is taking place in Alto Songo.
The song also pays homage to various influential musicians in Cuban history, including the Sonora Matancera, a popular Cuban music group. It is a reminder of the rich musical history and the influential musicians that have shaped Cuban music.
Overall, the song is a celebration of Cuban culture, heritage and music. It serves as a reminder of the rich history and the importance of maintaining cultural traditions and celebrating them.
Line by Line Meaning
Alto songo se quema la maya
The rhythm 'Alto songo' is being played passionately
Alto songo
The rhythm 'Alto songo' continues to play vigorously
Que venga la bomba
Let the excitement keep building up until it explodes
La bomba del cerro
The explosive energy of the music is like the fireworks display from Cerro hill
La sonora matarcena
The music is as lively as the popular Sonora Matancera salsa band
En santiago fue lechero
In Santiago, he was a milkman, but his true passion was music
En placeta carbonero
In Placetas, he used to sell charcoal for a living until the music took over
En cienfuego boticario
In Cienfuegos, he used to work as a pharmacist, but his love for music was stronger
En cardenas funerario
In Cardenas, he used to work in a funeral home, but the rhythm of music was more lively than the mourning
En mi cuba caminante
As a traveler, he walked through different parts of Cuba, always carrying the passion for music with him
Y ahora que en la habana estoy
Now that he's in Havana, he feels closer to his true musical home
Yo me guio de cantante
As a singer himself, he takes guidance from other talented vocalists
La maya
The percussion rhythm 'la maya' is the element that sets this music on fire
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luis Martinez Grinan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jorgeediaz3779
Uno, llora, cuando, oye, estos, cantante,que parió, la gran, Cuba, antes, de acabar, con ese gran país,
@moif_velocita
I love this track so much - Maceo’s voice sends shiversd down my spine - so beautiful! ❤
@cj5060
VIVA LA REVOLUCION 🇨🇺 VIVA FIDEL✊🏾⭐✊🏾
@fidelinacastillo748
Quien pidió mas ? Esto si que es música
@vladoalvarez109
Caballerossssss......a bailar se ha dicho aunque la pista tenga espina🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Que riquisimaaaa.... música. VIVA CUBA👉👉👉👉💯💯💯💯🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
@elliotrosado5666
Esta es mi versión favorita de este maravilloso tema
@majihabana825
la mejor de todo gracias por compartir .
@caridaddiazmartell4304
La mejor música maravillosa bendiciones
@jorgeediaz3779
Hasta que se le engrifa los pelos cuando oye esta cancion a esos grandes cantores wuao linda melodia gracias
@juancarranza890
he escuchado muchas verciones de altos songos con muchos intrepetes pero esta vercion es la mjor que he escuchado y claro desde CUBA la cuna del sabroso son montuno