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Thread #77746   Message #1389941
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
26-Jan-05 - 11:50 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Venga Jaleo origin & refrain/translation
Subject: RE: Origins: Venga Jaleo origin & refrain/translation
As noted in the Weaver translation, Venga, jaleo, has nothing to do with vengence. Venga is from the verb venir, to come. Jaleo can mean clap, but also cheer. Moreover, it is a dance, the 'jaleo', an Andalusian dance and its tune.