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Habaneras are the typical sailor songs that Catalan émigrés brought back from the Caribbean colonies. Named after the Cuban capital, these lovely sea shanties are sung in 4 or 5 part harmony, accompanied by guitar, accordion, and bass. Somewhat reminiscent of "napolitanas," habanearas are usually listened to while sipping piping-hot ron cremat. The concoction contains rum, sugar, lemon peel, coffee beans, and sometimes a cinnamon stick. It will be brought out in an earthenware bowl and you have to set it alight, stirring occasionally (with care not to spill and get burned) until it is ready to drink. The most famous festival of habaneras is held on the beach of Calella each July. |