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'''De Colores''' is a popular folk-song, believed to have originated in [[Spain]] several hundred years ago.  It is usually sung in [[Spanish]].  It was popularized during the immigrant worker movements of the early 20th century, demanding fair work conditions. <ref>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/news/qt/ImmigrantSongs.htm</ref>
 
'''De Colores''' is a popular folk-song, believed to have originated in [[Spain]] several hundred years ago.  It is usually sung in [[Spanish]].  It was popularized during the immigrant worker movements of the early 20th century, demanding fair work conditions. <ref>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/news/qt/ImmigrantSongs.htm</ref>
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It is the unofficial anthem of the [[Communist]] United Farm Workers of America founded by [[Cesar Chavez]].  When singing this song, singers often "hold hands and sway".
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It is the unofficial anthem of the United Farm Workers of America founded by [[Cesar Chavez]].  When singing this song, singers often "hold hands and sway".
    
It became popular in the 1980's among [[liberal]]s and [[Communists]] in Central and [[South America]] in the ''[[liberation theology]]'' movement.
 
It became popular in the 1980's among [[liberal]]s and [[Communists]] in Central and [[South America]] in the ''[[liberation theology]]'' movement.
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[[Category:Songs]]
 
[[Category:Songs]]
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[[Category:Latinos]]
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