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

La fecha es el cuatro (4) de noviembre del año dos mil veintidós. (The date is November 4, 2022.)

Today we are dancing to Celia, a love song by Los Masis. This Bolivian group embraces its Andean roots and combines Quechua and Spanish in their songs. The name “Masi” is a Quechua word that means “your equal” and is a symbol of unity and solidarity.

Here are a few lines from the Spanish lyrics:

“Con todo el amor que tengo, Celia” (With all of the love that I have, Celia),

“Había jurado yo amarte” (I had promised to love you).

¡Bailemos y cantemos! (Let’s dance and sing!) Follow along this cultural fusion with the letra (lyrics).

¡Que tengas un viernes virtuoso!     (May you have a virtuous Friday!)

L. A. Feliz

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