Two Examples Of The Costa Rican Song "Rice And Beans"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post presents information about a common dish throughout the world that consists of beans and rice.

This post also showcases the Costa-Rican Calypso song "Rice And Beans" and includes the lyrics to that song.

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INFORMATION ABOUT RICE AND BEANS DISHES
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_and_beans
"Rice and beans are a staple food in many cultures around the world. It provides several important nutrients, and is widely available."

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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallo_pinto
"Gallo pinto or gallopinto is a traditional dish of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, made with rice and red or black beans. The beans are quickly cooked until the juice is almost consumed.

The history of gallo pinto is found in Nicaragua and Costa Rica, where the dish originated.[1][2][3] One theory suggests that gallo pinto was brought into Latin America by African slaves.[4]

Etymology
Gallo pinto means "spotted rooster" in Spanish. The name is said to originate in the multi-colored or speckled appearance that results from cooking the rice together with black or red beans.

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See also
Hoppin' John - the equivalent dish in the Southern United States."
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In my experience in the United States, "rice and beans" is usually referred to as "beans and rice".

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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Example #1: Costa Rica Puerto Limon Calypso,Rice and Beans



saprissa26, Published on Jun 17, 2008

Costa Rica Puerto Limon,El Legitimo Calypso Limonense,Rice and Beans

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Note: This is tune was used for the song "Limbo Rock" which was recorded by Chubby Checker.

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Example #2: Demo Rice and Beans-Calipso de Costa Rica



Allan Estrada, Published on Oct 8, 2011

Grupo de Calipso de Costa Rica


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LYRICS: RICE AND BEANS (Spanish & English lyrics)*
Con caracoles rice and beans
Con lagostas rice and beans
con turtuga rice and beans
a mi me gusta rice and beans
Con patacones rice and beans
Cue [que] sabrosos rice and beans
a mi me gusta rice and beans

Rice and beans con coco rice and beans
rice and beans with coconut
con caracoles rice and beans
con camarones rice and beans
con pescado rice and beans
Con lagostas rice and beans
con turtuga rice and beans
con las aletas rice and beans
con piernas de rana rice and beans
que sabrosos rice and beans
a mi me gusta rice and beans
I like it rice and beans


*I retrieved these lyrics on November 16, 2017 from a website, but didn't document that site's name or its link. And now I can no longer find it via Google search.

Additions and corrections are welcome for these lyrics.

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English lyrics: "Rice And Beans" [from Google Translate]

With snails rice and beans
with lobsters rice and beans
with turtle rice and beans
I like it rice and beans
With patacones [?] rice and beans
how tasty rice and beans
I like it rice and beans

rice and beans with coconut rice and beans
with snails rice and beans
with prawns rice and beans
with shrimp rice and beans
with fish rice and beans
with lobsters rice and beans
with turtle rice and beans
with the fins rice and beans
with frog legs rice and beans
how tasty rice and beans
I like it rice and beans

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