Скачать или смотреть “El Carbonero” - El Salvador’s 2nd national anthem 🇸🇻 (feat. Andrea Soriano)

Recorded in July 2022 ‪@dieverruktekuh‬
Music & Lyrics: Pancho Lara
Arrangment, Piano and Recording: Jorge Lara
Voice: Andrea Soriano
Video Edit: SAY ZONTE!

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🎶 Exploring "El Carbonero"
"El Carbonero" (The Charcoal Burner), penned by Francisco Antonio Lara Hernández, affectionately known as "Pancho" Lara (1900-1989), holds a special place in the hearts of Salvadorans. This folkloric anthem, penned in 1934, is often hailed as the "second national anthem" of El Salvador.

🔥 Unpacking the Lyrics
The song appears deceptively simple, depicting the humble life of a charcoal burner selling his wares in a village. Yet, beneath the surface lies a tapestry of historical context and symbolism, reflecting the resilience and dignity of Salvadoran agricultural workers of the time.

🌳 Nacascol and Beyond
With phrases like "Sí, mi señor, es buen carbón. Cómprelo usted de nacascol" ("Yes, sir, it's good charcoal! Buy it, it’s made of Nacascol!"), the song pays homage to the simplicity and authenticity of life in rural El Salvador, while also weaving in cultural references like the "nacascol" tree.

📜 A Legacy of Pride and Modesty
Despite its humble origins, "El Carbonero" carries an undertone of pride and self-respect, reflecting the resilience and spirit of the Salvadoran people during challenging times.

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Lyrics in Spanish:

Soy carbonero que vengo
De las cumbres, si señor,
Con mi carboncito negro
Que vierte lumbre de amor.

De las cumbres del Rosario,
De otros pueblos y el volcán,
Bajo siempre solitario
A venderles mi carbón.

Si mi señor,
Es buen carbón.
Cómprelo usted,
De nacascol.
Y de chaperno
Y de copinol.
Todo señor
Es buen carbón.

Cuando vengo por los montes
Con mi carga de carbón,
Vengo enredando horizontes
En mi largo trajinar.

Me cruzo por los vallados
Donde gime el torogoz
Y cuando llego al mercado
Les pregono con mi voz.

Si, mi señor,
Es buen carbón.
Cómprelo usted
De nacascol.
Y de chaperno
Y de copinol.
Todo señor
Es buen carbón.
Si, mi señor,
Es buen carbón

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