Habaneras_de_cadiz_carlos_cano May 2026

The lyrics parallel the waves of La Caleta (Cádiz) with the rocks of El Malecón (Havana).

The song's most iconic line— "La Habana es Cádiz con más negritos; Cádiz, La Habana con más salero" —was inspired by a famous remark made by the legendary Spanish artist Lola Flores. Upon visiting Cuba, she reportedly exclaimed, "Son, this is just like Cádiz, but with more Black people and more palm trees than in Parque Genovés". habaneras_de_cadiz_carlos_cano

"Habaneras de Cádiz" is more than just a song; it is a lyrical bridge stretched across the Atlantic, connecting the soul of Andalusia with the spirit of Cuba. Released in 1985 on the album Cuaderno de coplas , this masterpiece by the Granada-born singer-songwriter has become an unofficial anthem for the city of Cádiz. The Story Behind the Song The lyrics parallel the waves of La Caleta