"Manteca" was co-written by Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer dubbed "the sound of surprise".Together with Charlie Parker, he was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz...

 and Chano Pozo

Chano Pozo

Chano Pozo was a percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz...

 in 1947. It was one of the first examples of Afro-Cuban influences being incorporated into mainstream jazz

Jazz

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. The piece referred to racist tensions in America

Racism in the United States

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 when Dizzy Gillespie is heard singing, "I'll never go back to Georgia".

In 1965, the Joe Cuba

Joe Cuba

Joe "Sonny" Cuba was a Puerto Rican musician who was considered to be the "Father of Latin Boogaloo".-Early years:...

 Sextet got their first crossover hit with the Latin and soul fusion of "El Pito (I Never Go Back To Georgia)". The "Never Go Back To Georgia" chant was taken from Dizzy Gillespie's introduction to this seminal Afro-Cuban tune, "Manteca".

Since 1990, Phish

Phish

Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...

 occasionally plays a live version of "Manteca" with original lyrics. Live performances usually include dancing by Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio is an American guitarist, composer, and vocalist most noted for his work with the rock band Phish...

 and/or Mike Gordon

Mike Gordon

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. The song is also featured on their 1992 studio album A Picture of Nectar

A Picture of Nectar

A Picture of Nectar is the third official studio album and first on a major-label by the American rock band Phish, released on February 12, 1992, through Elektra Records...

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