Albert Hernandez

Goza Mi Calipso

This work is another great addition to the Songs Of The World series edited by Andre de Quadros. Here, the composer refers to the piece as a 'lively, modern interpretation of the Venezuelan calypso, a genre imported from Trinidad in the nineteenth century. ' The work is scored for mixed chorus with optional piano, guitar, and hand drum.

The following is a translation of the Spanish text for this piece. We give you permission to copy and paste for your performance needs. Refrain:Goza mi calypso y ven a bailarenjoy my calypso and come to danceVerses:El calipso en venezuela es un canto popularThe calypso in Venezuela is a popular songQue a compana las comparsas en todito el carnavalThat accompanies the parades throughout carnivalEl calipso es de guayana tierra rica en mineralThe calypso is from Guayana a land rich in mineralsCantamos a todo el mundo te invitamos a bailarWe sing for everybody, we invite you to danceSi vas a bailar calipso, las cadera has de menear, If you are going to dance the calypso, the belly has to moveMoviendito la cintura todo el tiempo sin pararMoving the hips all the time without stoppingCon el repicar del cuatro, con los toques del bumbacWith the sound of the cuatro, with the strings of the bumbacSe despide mi calipso para luego retornarIt says goodbye to my calypso to return laterAsi suena mi calipsoMy calypso sounds like thisAqui tienes mi calipsoHere you have my calypsoCalipso, calipso danceCalypso, calypso danceIpara bailar!To dance!