Los Jaivas (1963 - ) is a well-known Chilean folk/progressive rock band. Read Full Bio ↴Los Jaivas (1963 - ) is a well-known Chilean folk/progressive rock band.

The Parra brothers (Gabriel, drums Claudio, piano, and Eduardo, electric piano) met Mario Mutis (bass) and Eduardo "Gato" Alquinta (guitars and lead vocals) in their childhood and started to play music for fun. They became prominent in Viña del Mar, playing at many gigs with a bossa-nova/bolero style. The former name of the band was High & Bass. However, most of their fans believed they were called "Jaibas" (crabs). After a while they decide to correct their name and definitely change it to Los Jaivas.

After a first phase characterized by a of more tropical sound they began to blend styles, experimenting with hippie sound, progressive rock and avant-garde jazz. Their most recognized feature it's their blending of styles with the traditional sounds -and instruments- of the region.

Discography:

* El Volantin
* Todos juntos
* Sueños de America
* El indio,
* Palomita blanca soundtrack
* Sueños de America
* Mambo de machaguay
* Aconcagua,
* Alturas de machu picchu
* Si tu no estas
* Obras de violeta parra
* Mamalluca
* Hijos de la tierra
* Trilogia el rencuentro
* Arrebol.

Their most famous songs in Latin America are "Todos Juntos", "Mira Niñita" and "Sube a Nacer Conmigo Hermano", all which are especially cherished by Chileans.

After the military coup in Chile the band moved to Argentina, where they stayed until 1977 when they moved to France. The band formation changed in 1988, when Gabriel died in Peru. His daughter Juanita tooked his place at the drums. In January of 2003, "Gato" (the cat) Alquinta died in Coquimbo (Chile) of a heart attack. His death was a national mourning and more than 400.000 people attendend his funeral. The band continued playing with Gato's children: Ankatu (guitar), Eloy (saxophone)and Aurora (vocals).

A few months after Gato's death, Aurora left the band to continue her career as an actress. Her position was taken by Carlos Cabezas.

A year after Gato's death his son Eloy died too at the age of 33 after from a heart attack. His position was taken in the group by Francisco Bosco.

The band, after 43 years of activity, has gained a cult status and still perform live, regardless the tragic events ocurred in the past years.

Mambo de Machaguay
Los Jaivas Lyrics

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A la maraqueña me la voy a robar

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay
Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay
Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Si tocan la puerta, señora yo soy
Si tocan la puerta, señora yo soy
Vengo a despedirme, mañana me voy
Vengo a despedirme, mañana me voy

Si tocan la puerta, señora yo soy
Si tocan la puerta, señora yo soy
Vengo a despedirme, mañana me voy
Vengo a despedirme, mañana me voy

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay
Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay
Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay
Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay
Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Mambo que rico el mambo
Mambo de Machaguay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Los Jaivas's song "Mambo de Machaguay" describe a journey from Lima to Machaguay to dance the mambo. The repetition of the two opening lines indicates the excitement and anticipation of the journey. The next two lines describe the intention of the journey, which is to dance the mambo in Machaguay. The lines "Por el cerro negro me la voy a llevar, a la maraqueña me la voy a robar" suggest that the singer is planning on stealing a dance partner, likely a woman, and taking her into the mountains to dance the mambo. The repeated refrain "mambo que rico el mambo, mambo de Machaguay" expresses the joy and pleasure of the dance and of being in Machaguay. The ending lines of the song suggest that the singer is leaving, having said goodbye to the person they came to see.

The lyrics of "Mambo de Machaguay" portray a sense of adventure and excitement, as well as a celebration of dance and music. The song celebrates the joy of being in a new place, the anticipation of the dance, and the pleasure of the moment. The repetition of "mambo que rico el mambo" invites the listener to join in the celebration and to appreciate the pleasures of life. The song's upbeat tempo and playful lyrics make it a popular choice for dancing.

Line by Line Meaning

Desde Lima vengo a mi Machaguay
I come from Lima to my beloved Machaguay.

A bailar el mambo de mi Machaguay
To dance the Mambo of my Machaguay.

Por el cerro negro me la voy a llevar
I will take her with me up the black hill.

A la maraqueña me la voy a robar
I will steal the maraqueña.