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¡Viva viernes!     (Long live Friday! In other words, TGIF!)

La fecha es el once (11) de noviembre del año dos mil veintidós. (The date is November 11, 2022.)

Let’s dance to José Barros’ classic Colombian cumbia  El Pescador (The Fisherman) sung by Totó la Momposina. This cumbia is an ode to the fisherman of Colombia.

The song’s refrain explains:

“El pescador habla con la luna” (The fisherman speaks with the moon),

“El pescador habla con la playa” (The fisherman speaks with the beach),

“El pescador no tiene fortuna” (The fisherman doesn’t have a fortune),

“Solo su atarraya” (Only his fishing net).

¡Bailemos y cantemos! (Let’s dance and sing!) Enjoy the power of Totó la Momposina’s voice as you follow the letra (lyrics).

¡Que tengas un viernes veraz!     (May you have an honest Friday!)

L. A. Feliz

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