Danza Negra
The following poem is a rhythmic song that’s going to be a really fun piece. First, we are going to learn how to sing the song or poem using a certain cadence. Second, we will read the poem in that manner. Following this, you can read my translation. In translating the poem, I employed my beginner level Spanish skills as well as a heavy dose of artistic license. We will discuss my word choices and interpretation and your preferences in the commentary. Lastly, there’s a word about what I know of the origins of the poem and my perspective on the subject.