Un Grupo de Mexicali - Sabores de Mi Tierra (Flavors Of My Land)

As can probably be thought, Un Grupo de Mexicali is a Mariachi group that is in high demand in Mexico as well as having a solid following in the U.S. They have suspended any travel to the U.S. due to the immigrant situation, but they continue to supply us with recordings here at Big And Tall Records. As we've learned, Mariachi music is a passionate genre that reflects the Latino temperament in the different moods of the music. This song is an example of a fast-paced, happy fiesta celebration the group played on the anniversary of  the traditional starting date of The Mexican War Of Independence From Spain 'Cry Of Dolores' of September 16th, 1810. The group was very involved with the anniversary and wrote a song about it as well. The present song celebrates Mexican cuisine, a very popular type of food around the world, especially in the U.S. 

The joy in this song carries over to our taste buds, as we here enjoy Mexican food very much! Mexican cuisine has many influences that blend together to make it unique. It's based on native ingredients of indigenous peoples of Mexico such as the Aztecs and consists of beans, corn, chili peppers, avocados, and many different vegetables. Hot chili peppers especially have become parts of many cuisines around the world, and were originally only found in Mexico. Another much prized food that originated in Mexico is chocolate! When Spaniards conquered Mexico, they introduced other foods such as other meat products, sugar, rice, onions, garlic, dairy products, etc. There is an African influence as well, as Spaniards brought slaves from Africa to New Spain, as they called Mexico. 

Mexican cuisine is much more than just tacos! There are different regional dishes across the country, far too many to mention. The cuisine is ancient in origin and cooking techniques, so explore Mexican food! More and more Mexican themes restaurants are offering different dishes, and learn to cook Mexican food yourself! From blazing heat to calmly mild,  from exotic to basic, it's one of the most delicious and varied foods of the world!

Ay qué rico el mole que sabe a hogar
Con un toque de amor y su chile al azar
La enchilada me llama con su rojo brillar
Y el pozole en la mesa listo pa' celebrar

Oh, how delicious the mole that tastes oh so good
With a touch of tradition so well understood
The enchilada calls me, I do not hesitate
And the pozole on the table we’re ready to celebrate

¡Ay ay ay What a flavor!
Tacos al pastor
¡Ay ay ay Please!
Give me more
Give me love
Salsa, Lemon and warmth

Las quesadillas me abrazan suaves al morder
El guacamole verde como el amanecer
Tamales envueltos secretos por saber
Y la cochinita pibil un sueño al comer

Con cada mordida
El alma se llena
¡Ay viva mi México y su sazón que truena!

¡Ay ay ay, Qué sabor!
Tacos al pastor
¡Ay ay aye Por favor!
Dame más, dame amor
Salsa, Limón y calor

Chiles rellenos cantan en su capa dorada
El arroz y los frijoles nunca faltan en la jornada
Un tequila pa' brindar con la banda emocionada
¡Y el flan de postre dulce qué cosa tan encantada!

The quesadillas embrace me, soft to the bite
The green guacamole, tasty and light
Wrapped tamales, secrets to know
And the cochinita pibil filling the bowl!

With each bite the soul is filled
Oh, long live my Mexico and its
Seasonings fulfilled

¡Ay ay ay, Qué sabor!
Tacos al pastor
¡Ay ay aye Por favor!
Dame más, dame amor
Salsa, Limón y calor

Stuffed chiles sing in their gold and green cape
Rice and beans there is no escape
A tequila to toast with the excited band
And flan for sweet dessert in an enchanted land!