MundoAndino Home : Andes Bolivia Guide at Mundo Andino
Chapaco soy
The song "Chapaco Soy" is generally regarded by Tarijenos (or Chapacos) as the most popular folkloric song that represents their local heritage and the city of Tarija, Bolivia.
Song Lyrics Synopsis
Through the use of lyric symbolism and metaphors, the song "Chapaco Soy" depticts a protagonist (the Chapaco) who expresses a passionate devotion for his colorful Tarijeno heritage and hometown, his bohemian and simple way of life, and a local "chapaquita" (a young maiden from Tarija).
"Chapaco Soy" was composed by Orlando Rojas. The most popular renditions were recorded by Los Luceros Del Alba and the regionally-famed, folkloric vocal artist, Enriqueta Ulloa.
Chapaco Soy
Chapaco soy, chapaco de pura sepa
Bohemio cantor, enamorau sin remedio
Bohemio cantor, enamorau sin remedio
Chapaco si, sencillo pero orgulloso
De mi pais y de mi pueblo Tarija
De mi pais y de mi pueblo Tarija
Linda flor de amancaya, hermosa como mi amada
Te llevo en mi guitarra, donosa prenda echizada
Te llevo en mi guitarra, donosa prenda echizada
Bohemio cantor enamorau sin remedio
Need more information for your travel research or homework?
Ask your questions at the forum about Bolivian songs or help others to find answers.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Chapaco soy
