El Diablo Suelto
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El Diablo Suelto published in 1888, is one of the most important Venezuela
n songs. Created by Heraclio Fernández
, this waltz
from the Venezuelan state of Zulia
is played as a joropo
. It is part of Venezuelan folk culture.
Enrique Hidalgo
wrote little-known lyrics for the song:
Recógete muchacho por allá anda el diablo suelto;
Y lleva entre sus cachos al hijo de Ruperto
Que Lucifer lo llaman, Mandinga, varios nombres le dan
Que lo han visto en Carora también que lo han visto en San Juan.
(repeat)
Coge la cruz de palma real sin vacilar,
ponte a rezar, agarra bien
un puño e' sal, también agua bendita
Y no te pongas a temblar, a lloriquear sin
más que hacer porque el placer del
diablo es asustar y hacerte correr
(repeat)
No vayas a pensar que con ron y tabaco lo podrás ahuyentar:
Porque le gusta a ese diablo beber, también fumar,
corre, brinca, salta, que el diablo suelto te puede agarrar
(repeat)
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n songs. Created by Heraclio Fernández
Heraclio Fernández
Heraclio Fernández Noya , was a Venezuelan musician, best known for the composition El Diablo Suelto.From a very young age resided in La Guaira with his father Manuel Maria Fernández, from whom received his first piano lessons. In Caracas founded the newspaper El Zancudo, a weekly magazine whose...
, this waltz
Venezuelan waltz
- History :Between the hall dances that arrived to Venezuela during the 19th century, waltz has been the one of greater root and dispersion. Waltz consists of a musical expression derived from an Austrian popular dance, the ländler...
from the Venezuelan state of Zulia
Zulia
Zulia State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Maracaibo. In June 30, 2010, it had an estimated population of 3,821,068, giving it the largest population among Venezuela's states. It is located in the northwestern part of the country...
is played as a joropo
Joropo
The Joropo is a musical style resembling the waltz, and an accompanying dance, having African and European influences originated in Venezuela and performed in Colombia and Venezuela. It's a fundamental genre belonging to its typical music or música criolla...
. It is part of Venezuelan folk culture.
Enrique Hidalgo
Enrique Hidalgo
Enrique Hidalgo is a popular musician and author of 500 songs, notably “Barcelonesa”, “Presagio” and “La Carta”. He composes for cuatro, harp and steel band among others. Hidalgo is the composer of famous pieces of the Venezuelan folklore...
wrote little-known lyrics for the song:
-
- — I —
Recógete muchacho por allá anda el diablo suelto;
Y lleva entre sus cachos al hijo de Ruperto
Que Lucifer lo llaman, Mandinga, varios nombres le dan
Que lo han visto en Carora también que lo han visto en San Juan.
(repeat)
-
- — II —
Coge la cruz de palma real sin vacilar,
ponte a rezar, agarra bien
un puño e' sal, también agua bendita
Y no te pongas a temblar, a lloriquear sin
más que hacer porque el placer del
diablo es asustar y hacerte correr
(repeat)
-
- — III —
No vayas a pensar que con ron y tabaco lo podrás ahuyentar:
Porque le gusta a ese diablo beber, también fumar,
corre, brinca, salta, que el diablo suelto te puede agarrar
(repeat)
See also
- VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
- Venezuelan music
- Heraclio FernándezHeraclio FernándezHeraclio Fernández Noya , was a Venezuelan musician, best known for the composition El Diablo Suelto.From a very young age resided in La Guaira with his father Manuel Maria Fernández, from whom received his first piano lessons. In Caracas founded the newspaper El Zancudo, a weekly magazine whose...
- Roberto Ruscitti