En mi tierra la del Sur

The TTB voices in Javier Fajardo's En mi tierra la del Sur are treated with a vibrant energy, creating a lively and engaging texture. This secular Spanish partsong paints a picture of the composer's homeland, 'la del Sur'. The text describes the region's beautiful women, known for their sweet gazes and pearly smiles, contrasting them with a playful, perhaps ironic, observation about their 'laziness'. It then shifts to a more rustic scene, depicting simple pleasures of man's best friend, a good roast cuy, sweetened guarapo, and pipe smoke shared with a loved one. The music reflects this affectionate and spirited portrayal of southern life.