Meaning & use
Guajira
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A traditional Cuban musical genre and song form characterized by rural, pastoral themes and a distinctive rhythmic pattern.
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The band closed their set with a lively guajira dedicated to the Cuban countryside.
"Guantanamera" is probably the most famous guajira ever recorded.
A note on using this word
The name comes from 'guajiro,' meaning a Cuban peasant or countryperson, reflecting the genre's rural roots.
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