The judges of Brazil’s ‘’Canta Conmigo Teen’’ paid tribute to the song ‘Galopera’ from Paraguay, one of the many hits songs from Mauricio Cardozo Ocampo, which gained great popularity in Brazil when Brazilian country music duo Chitãozinho and Xororó covered it.
On Sunday, September 8th, the judges of “Canta Conmigo Teen” performed the “Galopera,” bringing new life to the iconic song on the reality stage. Their performance immediately sparked a wave of excitement in Paraguay, where the performance quickly went viral on social media, especially on TikTok. Patriotic Paraguayans rushed to share their pride, flooding the platform with positive comments, likes, and enthusiastic reactions.
One of the most popular comments on TikTok perfectly encapsulated the pride felt by Paraguayans: “Paraguay, the heart of South America, a land blessed by God, with its Galopera, bellbird, and so much more music, its tereré, its solid soup, and its two languages—proud to be Paraguayan 🇵🇾.”
The song ‘Galopeira’, released in 1970, became popular in the country and has become a shining example of Paraguayan folklore. Over time, the song has captured the hearts of international audiences and made its mark on music history. The song begins with the lyrics ‘In a neighbourhood of Asunción; The people come, the people go; The drum already calls; The gallop is about to begin’, and so, capturing already from its first phrase, the music follows the essence of Paraguayan tradition, making it a timeless piece of the country’s rich cultural heritage.
In paying tribute to ‘Garopera’, the ‘Canta Comigo Teen’ judges reaffirmed the song’s status as a cultural treasure, reminding the audience of the deep connections that music creates across borders. The song continues to shine as a symbol of Paraguayan identity, a song loved by all generations.
