A Song of Frutas

 


Mango! Limón! Coco! MelóN!

The sweet sounds of los pregoneros (singing street vendors) ring through the air! Margarita Engle, author of Drum Dream Girl, gives a nod to her family history in this ode to the Cuban street vendors who have to get creative to attract the attention of potential customers!

Naranja! Toronja! Plátano! Piña!


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La Musica de Cuba!

 
 

Peanut Street Vendor

El Manisiero


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A mix of Traditional and Modern versions of Classic Pregóns from Cuba and Mexico

 
 

Learn ✍️

 


Cuba Fast Facts


Population: 11 Million
Capital City: Havana
Official Language: Spanish
Government: Unitary Marxist
Most Valuable Resource: Nickel


Links to learning

🎶-Britannica Kids: History of Cuba and the United States

🎶-Kiddle: Cuban Music Facts for Kids

🎶-FREE Dual Language Flash Cards: Teachers Pay Teachers