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Adentro Cojutepeque

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"'Adentro Cojutepeque'" is a song written and composed in 1942 by Salvadoran singer-composer Francisco Palaviccini, creator of Salvadoran genre xuc. It was composed for the Cojutepeque's Cain Sugar Celebration (Fiestas de la Caa de Azcar).

This song was released during the patron saint festivities of Cojutepeque, held in January 1958. The song was performed by Orquesta Internacional Polo, with Palaviccini as its conductor. "Adentro Cojutepeque" has become a cultural reference for El Salvador since it was the first xuc song composed. This version, with Gil Medinas's voice, is widely recognized as part of the popular music of El Salvador.

The song was recorded and included in his 1962 album 'El Xuc'.

Background



Cojutepeque had been chosen as the provisional capital between 1854 and 1858, due to the earthquake of April 16, 1854, that destroyed the city of San Salvador. This caused an increase in political activity in that town, since between 1856 and 1857 the population of Cojutepeque left Nicaragua with the Salvadoran army to support the campaign against William Walker, which would be called the Central American National War. When Francisco Palaviccini visited Cojutepeque, he was amazed for its history, and it inspired him to compose his first xuc, "Adentro Cojutepeque".

Personnel



Credits adapted from 'El Xuc' liner notes'.'

* Gil Medina: lead vocals

* Jos Max Caas: saxophone

* Julio C. Tario: saxophone

* Francisco Palaviccini: alto saxophone

* Alberto Ramos: saxophone

* Antonio Linares: baritone saxophone

* Efran Garca: trumpet

* Luis Cceres: trumpet

* Orlando Rivera: trumpet

* Emigdio Alfaro: trombone

* Hctor Lucero: trombone

* Ral Portillo: piano

* Francisco Santos: bass

* Ricardo Loza: drums

* Meme Aguilar: tumbadoras

References




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