Lilongo facts for kids

Lilongo is a lively Mexican song. It was written by a talented musician named Felipe "El Charro" Gil. This song is a great example of Son Jarocho music. Son Jarocho is a traditional style from Veracruz, Mexico. It mixes sounds from Spanish, indigenous, and African music. "Lilongo" became famous for being in the Disney movie The Three Caballeros. It was first recorded in 1938.

Who Sang Lilongo?

The first recording of "Lilongo" was in 1938. It was sung by Felipe Gil y Sus Caporales. Later, another famous group called Trío Los Panchos also recorded it. This group included Felipe Gil's brother, Alfredo Gil. They put "Lilongo" on their album "Mexicantos" in 1945.

Lilongo in The Three Caballeros

"Lilongo" is well-known because it was in the 1944 Disney film The Three Caballeros. In the movie, a Mexican rooster named Panchito takes Donald Duck and José Carioca on an adventure. They visit Veracruz, Mexico. There, Panchito shows them people singing and dancing to "Lilongo." Donald tries to join the dance. But after his friend José makes fun of him, Donald asks the musicians to play the Jitterbug instead. Soon, the musicians go back to playing "Lilongo" before Donald and his friends leave.