This is a traditional Son in the Arribeno style from the Mountains of Veracruz (Xalapa, Xico, Cordoba etc.,). Instead of the Jarocho Harp the emphasis is on the small picking Jaranera guitar. The music is also a bit slower & more melodic, and usually features Dancers tapping on top of acoustic wooden stages (known as Tarimas) to supplement the rhythm section. The Tarima is often just a wooden crate the requires very skillful dancing. Son de Madera (from Xalapa) is one of the leading contemporary groups in the genre. www.myspace.com www.eyefortalent.com This song has some of the most cryptic lyrics I have come across in this genre.. and I don't have enough context to explain beyond the obvious sensuality. Note, another difference with the Sones of the Veracruz coast is that the sexual references are more subtle & sophisticated. Letra: Cuando el Pescador Le Reza, A la luna del Verano Y a la luna del Verano, Cuando el Pescador le Reza. Salen los Indios diciendo, Vuelvan los Tiempos Lejanos, Vuelvan los Tiempos Lejanos... del Amor y la Belleza. El Viejo Anciano con su Violin de la Barba Blanca me dijo asi: Y esos Juiles no son para mi, Son para mi China que los va a freir Agua del Rio Que te Mella, Con la Tierra En Sus Antojos, Con la Tierra y Sus Antojos, Agua del Rio Que te Mellas. Asi Me Besan Tus Labios, Cuando Amanecen Tus Ojos, Cuando Amanecen Tus Ojos, La Noche de las Estrellas. Translation: When the fisherman prays, To the Summer Moon, To the Summer Moon, When the <b>...</b>
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