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Mamaita no Quiere

by Conjunto Guantánamo

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'Mamaita No Quiere' hits the ground running with an explosive energy created by what is essentially our six man rhythm machine. From the first note, the trumpet and percussion beckon itchy feet to the dance floor with an upbeat melody that can lift any spirit. The Spanish lyrics spin the narrative of a party goer who can’t imagine why "Mamaíta" (Little Mama) won’t dance with him only to have him admit the ground will tremble if she does.

‘New York City's Conjunto Guantánamo... celebrates Cuban folklore as the spirit breathing life into its sound.’
– The Lowell Sun

This second single from the upcoming album gives our tribe yet another teaser before the April 2019 full album release. Co-produced by Ulises Beato and Pepito Gomez, 'Moviendo Los Caracoles' is a collection of some of the most beautiful and infectious Cuban songs ever written, masterfully refreshed in Carlos Mena's contemporary arrangements at Brooklyn’s Nganga Records by Conjunto Guantánamo.

lyrics

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

y no sé cuál será la razón

Porque yo disfruto y siento

la sabrosura de un son

Y cuando llega a la fiesta

como procede a bailar

Dejándome muerto en vida de las ganas de gozar

Ayúdenme caballero

Yo no me puedo aguantar

Si bailo con mamaíta hoy la tierra va a temblar

Por eso es que te digo que

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

Y cuando la llevo a la rumba, ella me dice que no, que no, que no

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

Ya le compré un vestido nuevo pero ella me tira al olvido

Por qué será

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

Y en las noches sueño que bailo con ella

y que me dice en el oído ay papito que rico

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

No quiere mamaíta No quiere, no

No quiere bailar la rumba ni tampoco el son

No quiere mamaíta No quiere, no

Y cuando yo la invito a bailar ‘roc-an-rol’

No quiere mamaíta No quiere, no

Cuando lo llevo a la rumba y un toque de tambor

No quiere mamaíta No quiere, no

Qué será lo que quiere ella?

No quiere mamaíta No quiere, no

Mamaíta no quiere bailar conmigo

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released February 20, 2019
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José Pepito Gomez - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Tres
Ulises Beato - Conga, Background Vocals
Carlos Mena - Bass, Background Vocals
Ittetsu Nasuda - Keyboards

Featuring:

Mauricio Herrera - Bongó
Kahli Rodriguez Peña - Trumpet
Argelio Nodal - Background Vocals

Recorded from July 2018 to November 2022 at Nganga Recording Studios in Brooklyn, NY

Produced and Engineered by Ulises Beato and José Pepito Gomez
Mixed and Master by Edwin Lozano

Photo and Graphics by Peter Barwick

Musical Arrangement by Carlos Mena

Song by Felix Chappotin

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Conjunto Guantánamo, ambassadors of Cuban folklore, have arrived with a freshly interpreted, classic Afro-Cuban sound. Lively percussion, pounding syncopated bass lines, exotic trumpet melodies and sultry, dynamic vocals positively scorch in a variety of traditional compositions inspiring fans everywhere to swivel their hips in the name of Latin passion. ... more

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