Los Melódicos are a Latin dance band from Venezuela that plays a blend of C… Read Full Bio ↴Los Melódicos are a Latin dance band from Venezuela that plays a blend of Colombian, Cuban and Dominican rhythms. The orchestra was assembled by Renato Capriles in Caracas during the late 1950s, making their debut in a local radio station on July 15, 1958. Led by Capriles, the orchestra was voted by a Caracas journalist association as the best Venezuelan orchestra that year.

Since their foundation Los Melódicos has released more than 100 original albums and has toured extensively in Venezuela, Colombia, and in the top Hispanic circles of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, being awarded in Venezuela 139 times, as well in Colombia (9) and United States (5). Leads singers in their history includes Emilita Dago, Manolo Monterrey, Víctor Piñero, Rafa Galindo, Chico Salas and Perucho Navarro.

Close to their 50th anniversary, Los Melódicos still touring and recording under Capriles direction

La Murga
Los Melodicos Lyrics

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vamos a bailar la murga la murga de Panama los ay vamos a bailar la murga la mirga de Panama esto es una cosa facil sabrosa para gozar
Vamos a bailar la murga la murga de panama.
los muchachos se alborotan cuando la ven caminar.
ese que tocaba salsa que llaman willy colon ahora se metio en lo nuestro es ritmo muy sabroson.
murga pa qui murga pa lla esta es la mirga de panama.
vamos a gozar esta es la murga de panamaay que esta es la murga de panama panama panama que vamo a gozar esta es la mirga de panama.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Los Melodicos' "La Murga" describe the joy of dancing to the popular rhythm known as "murga" from Panama. The song starts off by inviting everyone to dance the murga, which is easy to enjoy and full of flavor. As the music plays, the boys get excited and watch as the murga walks by. The song then mentions that even famous salsa artist, Willie Colon, has joined in and embraced the irresistible rhythm of the murga.

The repetition of the phrase "murga pa qui, murga pa lla" emphasizes the infectious nature of the rhythm, while the chorus declares that this is the murga of Panama and everyone should come and enjoy it. The energy of the song is contagious and encourages listeners to join in on the fun.

Overall, "La Murga" is a celebration of Panamanian culture and the joy found in dancing to this particular rhythm. It highlights the universality of music, as even a famous artist like Willie Colon can find inspiration and enjoyment in a different style.

Line by Line Meaning

vamos a bailar la murga la murga de Panama
Let's dance the murga, the murga of Panama

los muchachos se alborotan cuando la ven caminar
The guys get excited when they see it coming

ese que tocaba salsa que llaman willy colon ahora se metio en lo nuestro es ritmo muy sabroson
That guy who played salsa they call Willy Colon now got into ours, a very tasty rhythm

murga pa qui murga pa lla esta es la mirga de panama
Murga here, murga there, this is the murga of Panama

vamos a gozar esta es la murga de panama
Let's enjoy, this is the murga of Panama

ay que esta es la murga de panama panama panama que vamo a gozar esta es la mirga de panama
Oh yeah, this is the murga of Panama, Panama, Panama, we're gonna enjoy, this is the murga of Panama

Writer(s): Hector Perez, William Anthony Colon

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