Their first song Blue (1997) was an immediate and spontaneous hit, and together with its video redefined the face of Rapso, Their 1999 single Talk yuh Talk, was powerful social commentary which became an anthem for the disadvantaged and dispossessed. “We are on a musical adventure and the Rapsoman’s mission is to educate and entertain. We have the freedom to ‘make a statement’, while ‘riding’ a powerful infectious riddem” says Stanton Kewley.
3canal has since produced 9 Albums and 15 Jouvay Bands. Their latest single Boom Up History [Jan 09] is a call to reconnect to the stories coming from their birthplace {Trinidad] a call to replace contempt of self with Knowledge of Self, "We say Knowledge of Self Is a serious powerful dangerous powerful thing" says Wendell Manwarren.
In 2004 they produced their own musical production -The 3canal Show- a performance extravaganza collaborating with groups of young artistes in a Performance Workshop Lab, combining the disciplines of Theatre, Music and Mas [masquerade]. The now annual 3canal Show has become a fixture of The Trinidad Carnival Season.
3canal describe themselves as Rapso Soldiers on a mission to spread the power of the word, the message of Truth Love and Possibility.
Albums:
2009- JOY+FIRE
2007- 3:10
2006- 3canal Vibes
2005- Jab Jab say...
2004- The Best Of 3canal
2003- 2003canal [EP]
2001- Trinity
2000- Heroes of Wha?
1999- The Fire Next Time
1998- A Rakak Kie Bonay
1997- The Book of Blue
Jouvay Bands:
2008- SHINE
2007- Back2Blue
2006- Jouvay Warriors
2005- Jab Jab Take Over
2004- Iere Irie I
2003- X
2002- The Land of the Free
2001- Is Wha?
2000- Enter the Dragon
1999- Black Indian Nation
1998- Mud Madness
1997- Blue
1996- Jocks tuh Pose III
1995- Jocks tuh Pose II
1994- Jocks tuh Pose I
Soundtracks:
2000-Clear Water (from the production Clear Water, The Barbican Theatre, London)
2000-Wide Open (from the production Clear Water, The Barbican Theatre, London)
Oye Como Va
3 Canal Lyrics
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Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
The lyrics of "Oye Como Va" by 3 Canal are in Spanish and talk about the rhythm of the song itself that is "good to enjoy" or "bueno pa' gozar". The term 'oye como va' translates to "listen to how it goes" which is an invitation for people to listen to the rhythm of the song and feel it. The term 'mulata', which is repeated after the phrase 'bueno pa' gozar', is a Spanish word commonly used in the Caribbean and Latin America to refer to a woman of mixed African and European heritage. The phrase 'bueno pa' gozar mulata' indicates that the rhythm of the song is not only good to enjoy but is specifically enjoyable for women of mixed heritage.
The song can be interpreted as an expression of the joy and pleasure that comes from listening to and dancing to a rhythm that is part of Caribbean and Latin American culture. The vocals in the song are accompanied by instruments like the guitar, percussion instruments, piano, and bass that blend seamlessly to create a catchy and infectious rhythm. The repetitive nature of the lyrics also contributes to the hypnotic quality of the song that can get people moving on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Oye como va mi ritmo
Listen to my rhythm
Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
It's great for having fun, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Listen to my rhythm
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
It's great for having fun, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Listen to my rhythm
Bueno pa' gozar, mulata
It's great for having fun, mulata
Oye como va mi ritmo
Listen to my rhythm
Bueno pa' gozar mulata
It's great for having fun, mulata
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tito Puente
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