Week #42

Other Lands and Languages Songs

This is week 42 of the year and we will be celebrating Other Lands and Languages Songs, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

Cielito Lindo
De Colores
Funiculi, Funicula
Hava Nagila
My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
Red River Valley

Scarborough Fair
Shalom Chaverim
Shenandoah
Sloop John B
Water is Wide, The

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Featured Song

CIELITO LINDO

“Cielito Lindo” ” is a Mexican folk song written by Quirino Mendoza y Cortez. It became popular in 1882 and the title can be roughly translated into “Lovely Sweet One.” “Cielito Lindo” is often played by mariachi bands and is considered by some to be an unofficial anthem of Mexico. However, lyrics may vary widely between performers and many singers add a new verse ac-cording to his or her own interpretation. This rendition includes the more traditional verses.

Is this melody familiar to you?
Are the words familiar?
Did you find yourself humming along?
How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?
Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

Cielito Lindo Here is Enrique Iglesias and Luciano Pavarotti singing a beautiful version of Cielito Lindo. I hope you enjoy it!

MARIACHI VERSION OF CIELITO LINDO!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.
Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.
Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)
Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

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