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`Amor Gitano` (CD single)

(2007, Pop, by Beyonce Knowles, Alejandro Fernandez, Label: Columbia)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Spanish flamenco-pop made for the telenovela.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Bad stereotype of Romani or Gypsy people: "Soy tu gitano….Soy tu ladrón" ("I am your gypsy…I am your thief").
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Lots of broader, melodramatic concepts of love; nothing explicit.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About `Amor Gitano` (CD single)

Parents need to know that this Spanish song features some melodramatic lyrics about a love affair ("even if it costs us our lives") and poses some negative stereotypes of Romani (Gypsy/gitano) people ("I am your gypsy…I am your thief") in the lyrics. On the plus side, more crossover songs with big pop/R&B artists like Beyonce may encourage kids to take more of an interest in their Spanish studies.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what turned them on to this song. Is it Beyonce singing in Spanish for the first time? Is it flamenco guitar rhythms mixed with a pop beat? Why do you think Beyonce decided to sing in Spanish? Is it the same reason Shakira sings in both English and Spanish? Do you think more and more artists will try to appeal to Spanish and English speakers?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    i liked this cd

    i don't really like beyonce but, i liked this cd single that she made out.

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