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Que se vengan los chicos

Que se vengan los chicos - Argentina

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Que se vengan los chicos

Que se vengan los chicos  is a song written by Eugenio Inchausti (San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1943) in 1978 as a birthday present for his son, since he hadn't got enough money to buy him a gift. Over the years, the song has become very popular as both a birthday and school song. Eugenio Inchausti was a singer and composer but also his work has been related to the Chamber of Deputies of the Argentinian Nation.

The song shows a lively and joyful rhythm, uses an easy to sing vocal range, and its lyrics are a clear example of inclusiveness, as they invite all children to participate. It may be accompanied by instruments such as a bombo legüero, a charango,  a guitar, and even a quena or a siku.

It was first performed by the quartet Los Arroyeños, founded by Eugenio Inchausti himself. His brother and two friends were also members of the quartet. However, one of the most famous versions is by Mercedes Sosa (San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, 1935–2009). She was an important singer in the Nuevo Cancionero movement and was also known for singing Argentinian folk and protest music. Sosa was also a great defender of human rights and was forced to leave her country during the Argentinian dictatorship (1976-1983). She was declared a UNESCO Artist for Peace due to her work, and won a Latin Grammy Award in 2004.

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Reading comprenhension

Reading comprenhension imageLet's read again the information about the song Que se vengan los chicos and decide if the following statements are true or false and get ready to justify your answers according to the text.

Question 1

1. Eugenio Inchausti devoted all his professional career to music.

Question 2

2. A recording company proposed Eugenio Inchausti to compose the song Que se vengan los chicos.

Question 3

3. Que se vengan los chicos is mainly accompanied by percussion instruments. 

Question 4

4. Mercedes Sosa's music dealt with traditions, activism and social justice.

Question 5

5.Mercedes Sosa's work was positively recognized by UNESCO

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