Ms Ravin's Class Song- Sonando

Ms. Ravin's class song is "Sonando." It is a Cuban song in the son montuno style, which combines the Spanish and African influences. Cuba is an island in the Caribbean. There are 11 million people in Cuba. It’s name means “where fertile land is abundant.” The Spanish colonized it and brought over slaves from Africa. Now the two cultures have mixed to give Cuba a unique cultural heritage. The music, art, and food are all mixes of these cultures. The students will dance a samba with the song. Here are the lyrics, a pronunciation guide, and the translation of the text:

Lyrics:

So-nan-do
Pa-ra bailar
Go-za
Mi cha cha cha
Lle-ga-re Ma-ri-a, lle-ga-re

Pronunciation:

soh-nahn-doh
pah-rah bI-lahr
goh-tsah
mee-chah-chah-chah
djeh-gah-reh mah-ree-ah, djeh-gah-reh

Translation:

[Music is] playing for dancing
Enjoy my cha cha cha
I will arrive, Maria, here I am.