La Trova
Ska Cubano Lyrics


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Sali de la Habana
con rumbo a Santiago
queria conocer
donde nacio el son
llegue hasta la trova
porque me dijeron
que alli encontraria
lo que yo buscaba
escuche buenos soneros
que cantaban bien el son
con una rica cadencia
y con tremendo sabor
Si quieres saber del son
dimelo,
vete a la trova en Santiago
Mama yo quiero saber
de donde viene mi rico son
Si quieres saber del son
Vete a la trova en Santiago
Escuchalo, disfrutalo, ven a bailar mi sabroso son
Si quieres saber del son
Vete a la trova en Santiago




El son es lo mas sublime, para el alma divertir
Vete a la trova en Santiago (se repite)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ska Cubano's song La Trova describe a journey taken by the singer from Havana to Santiago, in search of the source of the Son, a popular Cuban dance and musical style. The singer arrives at La Trova, a traditional gathering place for musicians, where he is told he will find what he is looking for. He listens to talented soneros, who sing with great cadence and flavor, and realizes that he has found what he was looking for. He encourages others to do the same, to go to La Trova in Santiago if they want to experience the true essence and beauty of the son.


The song celebrates the cultural richness and musical vibrancy of Cuba, and highlights the importance of preserving traditional music and dance forms. It acknowledges the essential role of La Trova as a cultural institution where musicians come together to share their art, to learn and grow, and to create a sense of community through music. The song also serves as an invitation to listeners to engage with and appreciate the beauty of the son, to dance and enjoy the music, and to be a part of the cultural legacy that is passed on from one generation to the next.


In summary, the lyrics of Ska Cubano's La Trova are a tribute to the Son and to the cultural traditions and institutions that have helped to preserve and promote it. They encourage listeners to connect with the music, to seek out the source of the Son, and to celebrate the richness and diversity of Cuban culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Sali de la Habana
I left Havana


con rumbo a Santiago
heading towards Santiago


queria conocer
I wanted to know


donde nacio el son
where the son was born


llegue hasta la trova
I arrived at the trova


porque me dijeron
because they told me


que alli encontraria
that I would find there


lo que yo buscaba
what I was looking for


escuche buenos soneros
I listened to good soneros


que cantaban bien el son
who sang the son well


con una rica cadencia
with a rich cadence


y con tremendo sabor
and with tremendous flavor


Si quieres saber del son
If you want to know about the son


dimelo
let me tell you


vete a la trova en Santiago
go to the trova in Santiago


Mama yo quiero saber
Mom, I want to know


de donde viene mi rico son
where my rich son comes from


Escuchalo, disfrutalo, ven a bailar mi sabroso son
Listen to it, enjoy it, come dance my tasty son


El son es lo mas sublime, para el alma divertir
The son is the most sublime, to entertain the soul


Vete a la trova en Santiago (se repite)
Go to the trova in Santiago (repeats)




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