Chavacano refers to a number of Spanish-based creole language varieties spoken in the Philippines. Continue reading “CHAVACANO”
Chavacano
Chavacano language(s) in the Philippines
PIDGIN
A pidgin or pidgin language is a grammatically simplified means of communication that develops between two or more groups that do not have a language in common: typically, a mixture of simplified languages or a simplified primary language with other languages’ elements included.
pidgin: magkakahalong salita
Zamboanga Hermosa
A song in the Chavacano language
Music by Borromeo Lou. Lyrics by Vicente Orendain.
Gallina Capituda
meaning: “My Smart Hen”
misspelling: El Galina Capitua
Chavacano Songs & Composers
Chavacano is a Spanish Creole language spoken in Zamboanga on the island of Mindanao in the southern part of the Philippines.
Chavacano Song by Major Chords
Chavacano or Chabacano is a Spanish-based creole language spoken in the Philippines. It is most associated with the Zamboanga area on the southern island of Mindanao. There are at least one million Filipinos who speak this language fluently.
No Te Vayas de Zamboanga
There are countless songs in Spanish called “No Te Vayas” (Don’t Go). Even the Philippines has a ‘No Te Vayas’ song.
The people of Zamboanga on the island of Mindanao speak a language called Chavacano, which is a creole Spanish dialect. And one of their popular local songs is “No Te Vayas de Zamboanga” by Juan Cuadrado, Sr.