En Nombre is a song from the black communities of coastal Peru.
It often announces the beginning of the Hatajo - a dance and procession
through the streets of town much as we go carolling. Hatajos de Negritos
is a collective dance accompanied by violin and rattles. In between verses
the "zapateo" or fancy footwork dancing takes place.

Listen to a recording of this song by Peruvian children from the recent CD
compiled by the great Peruvian singer Susanna Baca.

Here are the words and music for the song:
  En Nombre - a traditional Hatajo from Southern Coastal Peru
     

In the name of all we treasure
Let the yule season now begin.
For our families, fathers, mothers,
A brand New Year is born again.
Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap,clap Clap

En nombre de Dios comienza
Per que es bueno comenzar.
En el nombre de Maria
sin pecado original.
Clap Clap Clap ClapClap Clap Clap,clap Clap
 
If you can't see the score, click above to get the Scorch plug-in. Produced using Sibelius.