Talented multi-instrumentalist Andy Harlow was raised in a family of Latin … Read Full Bio ↴Talented multi-instrumentalist Andy Harlow was raised in a family of Latin musicians; he was the son of bass player Buddy Harlow and brother of pianist Larry Harlow. This enthusiastic performer started playing while attending high school. After achieving a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a master's in Ethnic Music, Andy Harlow was captivated by the saxophone. Learning different techniques, he was soon playing along with Tito Rodríguez, Ismael Rivera, and Tito Puente, among other prominent Latin artists. After participating in Fania All-Stars, Andy Harlow made his solo debut with the release of Sorpresa la Flauta, forming his own band, Latin Fever. He moved from New York to Miami in the late-'70s, assembling a new group called Salsamania, playing Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms. ~ Drago Bonacich, Rovi
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Tin Tin Deo
Andy Harlow Lyrics

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Oye negra que yo canto la rumba mia x2
Esta es la rumba del tin tin deo x2
Oro tin tin deo x2
Tin tin tin deo x4
Africaaa!
Tin tin deo pa to lo feos
Tin tin deo x2
Oye la rumba q yo te traigo

Oye la rumba negrito negrito coroveo

Tin tin deo x2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andy Harlow's song Tin Tin Deo are primarily in Spanish and are filled with references to African rhythms and themes. The opening line, "Oye negra que yo canto la rumba mia" roughly translates to "Listen, black girl, as I sing my rumba." This is followed by the refrain "Esta es la rumba del tin tin deo," which means "This is the rumba of the tin tin deo." The phrase "tin tin deo" is repeated throughout the song, along with the word "Africa," suggesting that the music has been strongly influenced by African culture.

The lyrics also include the phrase "pa to lo feos," which can be translated as "for all the ugly ones." This could be interpreted as a message of inclusivity, suggesting that the rumba is for everyone, not just the conventionally attractive or desirable. The phrase "negrito negrito coroveo" is another repetition that highlights the African influence on the song.

Overall, the lyrics of Tin Tin Deo celebrate the rumba as a joyous and inclusive expression of African culture, and emphasize the importance of rhythm and percussion in this musical tradition.

Line by Line Meaning

Oye negra que yo canto la rumba mia x2
Listen, my dear, as I sing my own rumba

Esta es la rumba del tin tin deo x2
This is the rumba of Tin Tin Deo

Oro tin tin deo x2
Golden Tin Tin Deo

Tin tin tin deo x4
Tin Tin Deo resounds four times

Africaaa!
Africa!

Tin tin deo pa to lo feos
Tin Tin Deo for all the ugly ones

Tin tin deo x2
Tin Tin Deo

Oye la rumba q yo te traigo
Listen to the rumba that I bring you

Oye la rumba negrito negrito coroveo
Listen to the rumba, little black one, coroveo coroveo

Tin tin deo x2
Tin Tin Deo

Writer(s): Fuller Walter Gilbert, Gonzales Luciano Chano Pozo

Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.