Category Archives: Music
907. Curaçao’s Evil Eye Protection
We buy these little packets filled with blous (blue powder) at the drugstore. Many mothers rub blous under their newborns’ feet to protect them against Oyada (Evil Eye). Others rub blous in their hair, between their buttocks. Some even shower
907. Curaçao’s Evil Eye Protection
We buy these little packets filled with blous (blue powder) at the drugstore. Many mothers rub blous under their newborns’ feet to protect them against Oyada (Evil Eye). Others rub blous in their hair, between their buttocks. Some even shower
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
935. Curaçao’s 23-Bell Carillon
The bells chime at noon and 6 pm and can be heard several blocks away… The traditional little dolls dance along. I have to agree with Tasha Campbell, it’s a nice treat to start the siesta and end the workday!
935. Curaçao’s 23-Bell Carillon
The bells chime at noon and 6 pm and can be heard several blocks away… The traditional little dolls dance along. I have to agree with Tasha Campbell, it’s a nice treat to start the siesta and end the workday!
938. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 3 of 6)
“Though man and woman don’t touch each other during Tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love” – Jan Brokken This video is part of a 6 part documentary series by Elizeth Labega. Part 1 Part
938. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 3 of 6)
“Though man and woman don’t touch each other during Tambú dance, they move more provocatively than a Dutch couple making love” – Jan Brokken This video is part of a 6 part documentary series by Elizeth Labega. Part 1 Part
948. Pearls of Wisdom in Salsa Antillana: Gio Fuertisimo “Biba Bai Laga Nan”
Nos bida a bira’n manera, ku bo’n por biba trankil, sin molester Kada paso ku bo bai dilanti nan ta kritikabo… Biba bo bida no molestia otro, nos tur tin kos pa drecha. Biba bai laga nan! Biba bai
948. Pearls of Wisdom in Salsa Antillana: Gio Fuertisimo “Biba Bai Laga Nan”
Nos bida a bira’n manera, ku bo’n por biba trankil, sin molester Kada paso ku bo bai dilanti nan ta kritikabo… Biba bo bida no molestia otro, nos tur tin kos pa drecha. Biba bai laga nan! Biba bai
950. Curaçao’s Marathon Happy Birthday Song
In Papiamentu we say, “ban kanta bolo!” (let’s sing the birthday cake). Our focus is singularly on the cake and the birthday treats… much less on the birthday person. “Singing the birthday cake” takes a long time, because yu’i Kòrsou
950. Curaçao’s Marathon Happy Birthday Song
In Papiamentu we say, “ban kanta bolo!” (let’s sing the birthday cake). Our focus is singularly on the cake and the birthday treats… much less on the birthday person. “Singing the birthday cake” takes a long time, because yu’i Kòrsou
959. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – The Church (Part 2 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
959. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – The Church (Part 2 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
960. Chupabèbè “Suck and Drink” by Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
Chupabèbè lollipop made of burnt sugar syrup in animal shape (chicken is a favorite) Chupabèbè’s hard shell melts into a gooey syrup that you have to “drink” (swallow) while you suck. NO biting! (Unless you enjoy visiting your dentist)
960. Chupabèbè “Suck and Drink” by Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
Chupabèbè lollipop made of burnt sugar syrup in animal shape (chicken is a favorite) Chupabèbè’s hard shell melts into a gooey syrup that you have to “drink” (swallow) while you suck. NO biting! (Unless you enjoy visiting your dentist)
961. We learn our very first words in song!
Ataki mi Boka (Here’s My Mouth) Ataki mi Boka (mouth) Nanishi (nose) riba dje Dos wowo (eyes) pa mi mira Orea (ears) pa tende [Orea pa tende e e] Ataki mi dede (finger) Ataki mi duim (thumb) Tur huntu (all
961. We learn our very first words in song!
Ataki mi Boka (Here’s My Mouth) Ataki mi Boka (mouth) Nanishi (nose) riba dje Dos wowo (eyes) pa mi mira Orea (ears) pa tende [Orea pa tende e e] Ataki mi dede (finger) Ataki mi duim (thumb) Tur huntu (all
962. Curaçao loves pounding on cans!
Bati Bleki in Papiamentu means “pounding on cans” in the literal sense, “gossiping” in the figurative. (We love doing both!)
962. Curaçao loves pounding on cans!
Bati Bleki in Papiamentu means “pounding on cans” in the literal sense, “gossiping” in the figurative. (We love doing both!)
992. Curaçao’s Awesome Sunsets
Papiamentu Atardi Korsou ta bunita Ora ku solo ta baha Ora tur para ta kanta feliz Prome ku nan bai sosega English Curaçao’s evening is beautiful When the sun sets When the birds sing happily Before they retire to rest
992. Curaçao’s Awesome Sunsets
Papiamentu Atardi Korsou ta bunita Ora ku solo ta baha Ora tur para ta kanta feliz Prome ku nan bai sosega English Curaçao’s evening is beautiful When the sun sets When the birds sing happily Before they retire to rest
980. Curaçao’s Festival di Tumba Contestant: Peter van der Pligt
Tumba, our irresistibly rhythmical Carnival anthem, makes you want to get up and swing your hips, hands in the air, derrière out. Tumba originates from our indigenous tambú music (double dance in binary measure) but adds a Latin twist and
980. Curaçao’s Festival di Tumba Contestant: Peter van der Pligt
Tumba, our irresistibly rhythmical Carnival anthem, makes you want to get up and swing your hips, hands in the air, derrière out. Tumba originates from our indigenous tambú music (double dance in binary measure) but adds a Latin twist and
995. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 1 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
995. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 1 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
982. Curaçao’s Donkey Dance
Gangnam Style’s predecessor and a huge hit in the 90s, we grew up dancing to this fun, crazy song. Lining up at carnival, jump ups, and dance parties, obediently following Happy Peanuts’ cheeky instructions, huge smile on, completely oblivious… Or
982. Curaçao’s Donkey Dance
Gangnam Style’s predecessor and a huge hit in the 90s, we grew up dancing to this fun, crazy song. Lining up at carnival, jump ups, and dance parties, obediently following Happy Peanuts’ cheeky instructions, huge smile on, completely oblivious… Or
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