La Chambelona

La Chambelona (English: the lollipop) is a Cuban conga song performed in comparsa that gained prominence during the 1916 presidential campaign. The song's rhythm and lyrics quickly resonated with the populace, leading it to become an anthem for the Liberal Party during their political activities, and it became the namesake for the Chambelona War. "La Chambelona" remains a significant cultural artifact in Cuban history, symbolizing the intersection of music and political expression during a pivotal period in the nation's early 20th-century political landscape.

In 1916, because of its prominence during the election, President Menocal banned the performance of La Chambelona in public.