Derek Piotr
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La múcura


Performed by Mariela Medina.
Recorded December 9, 2024 in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Ms. Medina, of Fusagasugá, Colombia.


Ms. Medina explains that this song is associated with the countryside. A múcura is a kind of clay pot used to gather water from a canal when it rains. This song is from the perspective of a child whose mother sent him or her to go gather water.

La múcura está en el piso
Mamá, no puedo con ella
Me la pongo en la cintura
No puedo con ella

Mamá, la múcura está en el piso
No puedo con ella
Me la pongo en la cabeza
No puedo con ella
The clay pot is on the floor
Mama, I can't lift it
I put it on my waist
I can't lift it

Mama, the clay pot is on the floor
I can't lift it
I put it on my head
I can't lift it





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Connecticut, United States