Señora chichera
Inti-Illimani Lyrics


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Señora chichera
Véndeme chichita
Si no tiene chicha
Cualquiera cosita
Huila palomita

Chihuanku chihuanku
Machayku chihuanku
China jampahatua




Kasayku chihuanku
Huila palomita

Overall Meaning

The song "Señora chichera" by Inti-Illimani is a popular folk song from South America that captures the essence of the chicha culture. In this song, the singer is addressing a chichera, a woman who sells chicha, a type of fermented corn drink. The lyrics implore the chichera to sell the singer some chicha or anything she has, even if she doesn't have any chicha left. In this plea, the singer is using playful and catchy language to connect with the chichera and other potential customers, urging them to indulge in the local drink.


The lyrics' repetition of "Huila palomita" is a traditional Andean call for customers to buy and emphasizes the playfulness of the song. The chorus of "Chihuanku chihuanku, Machayku chihuanku, China jampahatua, Kasayku chihuanku" is a call-and-response between the singer and the chichera, which imitates the sound of music and dance instruments. Behind the cheerful language of the song, there is a celebration of the everyday life of South American people and the importance of regional customs and traditions.


Overall, "Señora chichera" is not just a folk song praising fermented corn drink, but it also reflects the cultural significance of chicha in Andean society. Its lyrics serve as an invitation to new customers and a familiar call to long-time fans of the drink.


Line by Line Meaning

Señora chichera
Madam who sells chicha


Véndeme chichita
Sell me some chicha


Si no tiene chicha
If you don't have chicha


Cualquiera cosita
Anything else will do


Huila palomita
Fly away little dove


Chihuanku chihuanku
Dance, dance


Machayku chihuanku
Dance with me


China jampahatua
In the land of the China


Kasayku chihuanku
Dance with me like this


Huila palomita
Fly away little dove




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@sandracarolaec

Soy boliviana y me encanta esta interpretación, la buena música no conoce fronteras. Que nuestra música se difunda por todo el mundo. Salud!

@jikoritojikorito3881

Saludos al hermano pueblo Boliviano, Dios mediante visitaremos el pais el proximo año.Desde Coquimbo, Chile.

@myrtilleframboise9797

Eh oui ! ;) Salud de Francia.

@robertoboni1

Que esa musica se difunda siempre, jo soi Italiano

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@dylanchinas887

Me acordé mucho de mi visita a Perú, soy de México, y un guía nos dijo: "somos pueblos distintos, pero unidos por las hierbas sagradas como la coca y el peyote, ¿si no cómo armamos estas pirámides y hablamos con los espíritus?" así que puro amor a mis hermanos Latinos desde el corazón, ¡QUE VIVA LA AMÉRICA!

@benjaminmorales180

Ja..ja el.guia tendria cabeza de peyote.

@dylanchinas887

@@benjaminmorales180 no lo dudo el vato se echó un puño de hojas de coca a la boca jajajjajaja

@gp9401

La musica de los pueblos originarios de cualquier parte del mundo tienen un sabor tan rico y atractivo porque imposible resistirse a ellas. Son el sabor de las tierras y culturas de nuestro hermoso mundo! A disfrutarlo!

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