Sandoval, Samy y Sandra. Samy and Sandra Sandoval form part of the tipico (… Read Full Bio ↴Sandoval, Samy y Sandra. Samy and Sandra Sandoval form part of the tipico (traditional music from Panama) duo, and are brother and sister. They are also known as "Patrones de la Cumbia". They were born to their father Luis and their mother Dolores in Monagrillo. At 8 years old, Samy began to play the accordion, with Sandra listening to songs at home and began singing. They began in their adolescense on stages of their native Herrera, the first being when Sandra was 9. They slowly began gaining popularity in other provinces such as Cocle, Chiriqui, Veraguas and Los Santos. Samy Sandoval, at 11 years old, began to win many contests. The gaining of the popularity was difficult in order to gain fans who like tipico music, they made apperances on channels such as RTVE, Channel 11.

In these shows they began to travel with their band "Ritmo Montañero," with Samy age 15. Their popularity grew faster than other tipico stars, with popularity in Sandra's voice, lyrics and sensual movements, as well as Samy's accordion playing.

There many hits include Brindemos por lo nuestro, La mujer superficial, La gallina fina, Oiga el viejo pa´ jodé and Lo que no da se deja. In fact, it was in 1994, in the Festival that they were a hit with Gallina Fina. Encuentro de AcordeonesRecent hits include last Carnavals' hit Raspadura. They have released 15 albums, sold more than 30,000 and have a platinum album. They have also starred in their own music videos (which can be viewed on weekends night on musical channel Mas 23 (a.k.a. +23). They also have made interviews on national networks ans shows such as Los compadres, Aires de mi tierra, Hecho en Panamá and De Mujeres. They also did a small role in national comedy Los Vergaras.

One of their major concerts was Evolucion, where Sandra had said that "tipico music has finally came where it had to come." This concert has been released as a CD and as a DVD. They have also released a book titled Samy y Sandra, la historia. Other concerts have been made by them in the U.S.A., Dominican Republic, Europe (at Belgium with an audience more than 70,000 and the Netherlands) and they had peformed in front of the late prince of Monacco before his death.

Morena
Samy y Sandra Sandoval Lyrics

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Miren a esa morena
La que tiene el pelo suelto
Cuando mueve sus caderas
¡Ay 'omb'e!, levanta muertos
Al llegar al festival, todos se le quedan viendo
Con un swing original que a los hombres pone contentos

(Morena) Báilale apreta'o

(Morena) También de medio la'o
(Morena) Tiene un swing pega'o
(Y el negro) Queda enamora'o

(Morena) Báilale apreta'o
(Morena) También de medio la'o
(Morena) Tiene un swing pega'o
(Y el negro) Queda enamora'o

Miren a esa morena
La que tiene el pelo suelto
Cuando mueve sus caderas
¡Ay 'omb'e!, levanta muertos
Al llegar al festival, todos se le quedan viendo
Con un swing original que a los hombres pone contentos

(Morena) Báilale apreta'o
(Morena) También de medio la'o
(Morena) Tiene un swing pega'o
(Y el negro) Queda enamora'o

¡Ay, morena!
Tírele swing, morena

¡Agárrala negro!
Llévala pa'l centro
Sofoca esa llama
Que lleva por dentro

¡Agárrala negro!
Llévala pa'l centro
Sofoca esa llama
Que lleva por dentro

(Morena) Báilale apreta'o
(Morena) También de medio la'o
(Morena) Tiene un swing pega'o
(Y el negro) Queda enamora'o

¡Agárrala negro!
Llévala pa'l centro
Sofoca esa llama
Que lleva por dentro

¡Agárrala negro!
Llévala pa'l centro

Sofoca esa llama
Que lleva por dentro

Overall Meaning

The song "Morena" by Samy y Sandra Sandoval is a tribute to a beautiful, vibrant woman who captivates everyone around her with her brilliant and energetic dance moves. The song describes her physical appearance and her captivating personality, that leaves everyone watching her in awe. The lyrics tell us that when she moves her hips, she can raise the dead, as her dancing skills are so amazing that they can awaken even the lifeless. The song then goes on to describe how the woman’s unique swing can cheer up anyone around her, especially men.

The end of the song commands the black (negro) man to take the woman by the hand and lead her to the center of the dance floor. He is urged to help her release the passion that burns inside of her, as she dances with carefree abandon. Morena is a song about living life to the fullest, enjoying every moment, and losing oneself in the depths of rhythm and dancing beats. Ultimately, the message is about the positive power and energy generated by dance and music.

Line by Line Meaning

Miren a esa morena
Look at that brunette woman

La que tiene el pelo suelto
Who has loose hair

Cuando mueve sus caderas
When she moves her hips

¡Ay 'omb'e!, levanta muertos
Wow, she can wake the dead

Al llegar al festival, todos se le quedan viendo
When she arrives at the festival, everyone stares at her

Con un swing original que a los hombres pone contentos
With an original swing that makes men happy

(Morena) Báilale apreta'o
Dance closely with her

(Morena) También de medio la'o
Also dance from the side

(Morena) Tiene un swing pega'o
She has a tight swing

(Y el negro) Queda enamora'o
And the man falls in love

¡Ay, morena!
Oh, brunette!