Anacaona Lyrics
Cheo Feliciano
Lyrics
Anacaona, india de raza cautiva
Anacaona, de la región primitiva
Anacaona, india de raza cautiva
Anacaona, de la región primitiva
Anacaona, oí tu voz
Cómo lloró, cuánto gimió
Anacaona, oí la voz
De tu angustiado corazón
Tu libertad nunca llegó, ne ne ne ne ne na na
Anacaona, india de raza cautiva
Anacaona, de la región primitiva
Anacaona, india, india de raza cautiva
Ay Anacaona, de la región primitiva
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
India de raza cautiva
Alma de blanca paloma, Anacaona
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
Pero india que muere llorando
Muere pero no perdona, no perdona, no
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
Esa negra que es de raza noble y abatida
Pero que fue valentona, Anacaona
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
Oye, según la historia lo cuenta
Dicen que fue a la cañona Anacaona
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
La tribu entera la llora
Porque fue buena negrona, Anacaona
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
Y recordando, recordando lo que pasó
La tribu, la tribu ya se enfogona
Anacaona, areito de Anacaona
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Anacaona" is a popular song by Cheo Feliciano, a Puerto Rican salsa singer and composer. This tune appears on his album "Cheo", which was produced by the legendary musician Willie Colón.
The song's genre is Latin music, specifically salsa, and its lyrics were written by Tite Curet Alonso, an iconic Puerto Rican songwriter who penned many songs for different artists in the '60s and '70s. The band members include some of the most prominent musicians of that era, such as Johnny Pacheco, Bobby Valentin, and Nicky Marrero. The lyrics of "Anacaona" tell the story of an indigenous woman from Hispaniola (modern-day Haiti and Dominican Republic) who was known for her beauty and bravery. The song praises her courage and resilience in the face of adversity, highlighting her role as a symbol of resistance against colonialism and oppression. Through this narrative, the listener can grasp the importance of reclaiming one's cultural heritage and celebrating the diversity of our shared history. Moreover, the song conveys a sense of pride and dignity that resonates with the Afro-Latinx community, who have often faced discrimination and marginalization due to their ethnicity and identity. Overall, "Anacaona" is a powerful anthem of empowerment and solidarity that speaks to the universal human experience of overcoming obstacles and standing up for oneself.