Norberto Diaz Song#3 “Guantanamera”

Guantanamera

The Children from Cuba/ Guantanamera – This song is dedicated to the memory of my father who was very proud to have all his children born in America. Guantanamera is an old traditional Cuban song that I composed new English and Spanish lyrics for, to express my feelings as a Cuban-American. The song helps me always remember my wonderful Latin roots and how truly lucky we all are to live in this great nation, the USA.

The Children from Cuba (Guantanamera)
Traditional song from Cuba
Words and Musical Adaptation
By
Norbert J. Diaz

Chorus         Guantanamera, Guajira, Guantanamera
(Spanish)        Guantanamera, Guajira, Guantanamera

Verse 1        We are the children from Cuba
(English)        We’ve made our home in America
Our hearts belong to both countries
And we’re so proud of who we are.
Our love is strong for this Nation.
Our lives are thriving in this great land.

Chorus         Guantanamera, Guajira, Guantanamera
(Spanish)        Guantanamera, Guajira, Guantanamera

Verse 2        Nosotros somes los Ninos de nuestra Cuba querida
(Spanish)        Tenemos fe en La Patria, linda Cuba , que esta herida.
La fe que brota en nuestra sangre,
de una Patria Unida!

Repeat to Chorus and then Verse 1.

Musicians

Norberto (Bert) Diaz   - Composer, Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer
Rodrigo Marques  Gualberto  - Alto Saxophone
James Vezos   -    Trumpet
James Pellegrino   -  Baritone Saxophone
Fernando Rivas   -   Percussions, Electronic Samplings
Eddy Perales  - Electronic Percussions, Sampling, Mixing , Coordinator
Gabrielle, Nory and Diego Diaz – Children’s Participation
Guava Tone Recording Studios – Clifton New Jersey
cs@guavatone.com  Chuck Schaefer, Recording Engineer
(973) 812-0960
Produced and Directed by Bert Diaz, Eddy Perales , and Fernando Rivas
Recorded in 1993, Copyright US Library of Congress
Special thanks to Sergio Ochoa, a true friend indeed
Inside cover - Thomas Bergamini
A very special hug to my family, Marcia, Gabrielle, Nory, Rodrigo, Diego, Frosty and
“The Gohonzo”

mbmarques@gmail.com    Phone (201) 997-9121
Norberto (Bert) Diaz has taught music for 14 years in a New Jersey Public School. For the past 10 years he has been a New Jersey Public School Administrator and as a hobby, he writes, adapts, and composes children’s music in Spanish and English.

Sing out loud and “Just Be Glad. All things respond to the call of rejoicing; all things gather where life is a song”. Christian D. Larson.

To hear Guantanamera click here.

Norberto Diaz Song # 2 Let’s Sing Bilingual

Let’s Sing Bilingual

Although  I was born in Newark, New Jersey, my family came from Cuba and English was always my second language as a youngster. I wrote the lyrics and used a traditional Public Domain melody for this song. I hope you enjoy singing it in my two favorite languages (Spanish and English).

Let’s Sing Bilingual/Bilingue
Words and Musical Adaptation (Traditional)
By
Norberto J. Diaz

Verse 1     Let’s all sing, Bilingual,
(English)    Let’s all sing, Bilingual,
Let’s all sing, Bilingual,
Bi-Lin-Gual!

Chorus 1    Let’s sing! Let’s sing!
(English)    Let’s sing in Spanish and English
Let’s sing, let’s sing!
Bi-Lin-gual

Verse 2    Vamos a cantar bilingue
(Spanish)    Vamos a cantar bilingue
Vamos a cantar bilingue
Bi-lin-gue

Chorus 2    Cantar, Cantar!
(Spanish)    Cantemos en dos idiomas!
Cantar! Cantar!
Bi-lin-gue!

Verse 3    I can sing and you can sing
(English)    We can sing bilingual
I will sing and you will sing
Bi-lin-gual!

Chorus 3    Let’s sing! Let’s Sing!
(English)    Let’s sing in Spanish and English!
Let’s sing! Let’s sing!
Bi-lin-gual!

Verse 4    Tu eres y yo tambien,
(Spanish)    Todos somos Bilingue,
Tu mama y tu papa
Bi-lin-gue!

Chorus 4    Cantar, Cantar!
(Spanish)    Cantemos en dos idiomas!
Cantar! Cantar!
Bi-lin-gue!

(Instrumental Break)
(Spoken) “Todos somos bilingue!”
(Instrumental Break)

Bi-Lin-Gual !
Chorus 5    Let’s sing! Let’s sing!
(English)    Let’s sing in Spanish and English
Let’s sing, let’s sing!
Bi-Lin- gual

Verse 6    I can sing and you can sing
(English)    We can sing bilingual
I will sing and you will sing
Bi-lin-gual

Chorus 6    Let’s sing! Let’s sing!
(English)    Let’s sing in Spanish and English
Let’s sing, let’s sing!
Bi-Lin- gual

Verse 7    Tu eres y yo tambien,
(Spanish)    Todos somos Bilingue,
Tu mama y tu papa
Bi-lin-gue!

Chorus 7    Cantar, Cantar!
(Spanish)    Cantemos en dos idiomas!
Cantar! Cantar!
Bi-lin-gue!

Bi-Lin-gual!
Bi-lin-gue!
Bi-Lin-gual!

Musicians

Norberto (Bert) Diaz   - Composer, Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer
Rodrigo Marques  Gualberto  - Alto Saxophone
James Vezos   -    Trumpet
James Pellegrino   -  Baritone Saxophone
Fernando Rivas   -   Percussions, Electronic Samplings
Eddy Perales  - Electronic Percussions, Sampling, Mixing , Coordinator
Gabrielle, Nory and Diego Diaz – Children’s Participation
Guava Tone Recording Studios – Clifton New Jersey
cs@guavatone.com  Chuck Schaefer, Recording Engineer
(973) 812-0960
Produced and Directed by Bert Diaz, Eddy Perales , and Fernando Rivas
Recorded in 1993, Copyright US Library of Congress
Special thanks to Sergio Ochoa, a true friend indeed
Inside cover - Thomas Bergamini
A very special hug to my family, Marcia, Gabrielle, Nory, Rodrigo, Diego, Frosty and
“The Gohonzo”

mbmarques@gmail.com    Phone (201) 997-9121
Norberto (Bert) Diaz has taught music for 14 years in a New Jersey Public School. For the past 10 years he has been a New Jersey Public School Administrator and as a hobby, he writes, adapts, and composes children’s music in Spanish and English.

Sing out loud and “Just Be Glad. All things respond to the call of rejoicing; all things gather where life is a song”. Christian D. Larson.

To hear Let’s Sing Bilingual click here.

Norberto Diaz Song # 1: Stay in School

An original song by Norberto Diaz

Stay in School

Stay in School is a song I wrote and dedicate to the memory of Mr. Homer Mensch, my Double Bass Music Teacher at The Julliard School of Performing Arts in New York City.
“Mr. Mensch ,  never has a day gone by that I do not remember you and the love for teaching and learning that you instilled in my soul. Thanks for everything”

Stay In School
Words and Music
By
Norberto J. Diaz
Copyright US Library of Congress 1993

Verse              Learning is the only way that you can reach for a star
Learning is the only way that you will find out who you are

Don’t listen to those voices that tell you school is no good for you
You have to believe in someone, believe in your self!
Stay in School

Chorus    Stay in School. Learn the things you’re meant to do!
Stay in School. Awaken the power that is inside you!

Don’t listen to those voices that tell you School is no good for you…
You have to believe in someone believe in yourself!
Stay in School!!!

Repeat Verse and Chorus,
Instrumental Break,
Chorus and
Fade.

Musicians

Norberto (Bert) Diaz   - Composer, Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer
Rodrigo Marques  Gualberto  - Alto Saxophone
James Vezos   -    Trumpet
James Pellegrino   -  Baritone Saxophone
Fernando Rivas   -   Percussions, Electronic Samplings
Eddy Perales  - Electronic Percussions, Sampling, Mixing , Coordinator
Gabrielle, Nory and Diego Diaz – Children’s Participation
Guava Tone Recording Studios – Clifton New Jersey
cs@guavatone.com  Chuck Schaefer, Recording Engineer
(973) 812-0960
Produced and Directed by Bert Diaz, Eddy Perales , and Fernando Rivas
Recorded in 1993, Copyright US Library of Congress
Special thanks to Sergio Ochoa, a true friend indeed
Inside cover - Thomas Bergamini
A very special hug to my family, Marcia, Gabrielle, Nory, Rodrigo, Diego, Frosty and
“The Gohonzo”

mbmarques@gmail.com    Phone (201) 997-9121
Norberto (Bert) Diaz has taught music for 14 years in a New Jersey Public School. For the past 10 years he has been a New Jersey Public School Administrator and as a hobby, he writes, adapts, and composes children’s music in Spanish and English.

Sing out loud and “Just Be Glad. All things respond to the call of rejoicing; all things gather where life is a song”. Christian D. Larson.

To hear Stay In School click here.

Norberto “Bert” Diaz has a blog

Welcome to my blog,

My purpose here is simple: to share what I know to be true. In my years as a music teacher and principal I have experienced, over and over again, the power  of music as a tool in  education.

To me, there is nothing more magical  than to watch a child react to music. As a teacher and principal I have always used music as a tool to build self-confidence and motivation. I have also found that music is a great tool for communicating across languages. Again and again I have seen kids strengthen their language skills with the help of music and song.

Now I want to share my thoughts – and songs in this blog.

I invite kids and teachers alike to listen to my songs and use them if they like. I invite other educators and kids who have created music to send it to us so that we can share  your sounds with others.

Enjoy

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