Managua, Nicaragua (song) Managua, Nicaragua (song) "Managua, Nicaragua" is a popular American jazz song from the 1940s. The music was written by Irving Fields, the lyrics by Albert Gamse. The song was published in 1946. The recording by Freddy Martin's orchestra was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-2026. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on January 31, 1947 and lasted 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. The recording by Guy Lombardo's orchestra was recorded on November 15, 1946, and released by Decca Records as catalog number 23782. It first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller
Managua Foreign embassies in Managua also sponsor film festivals. Since the late 1990s and early 2000, many casinos and karaoke bars opened and have remained popular attractions for Nicaraguans and foreign visitors. Popular music includes the Palo de Mayo, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin pop among other Latin music genres, as well as American pop and rock. Salsa dancing is a national pastime. Managua boasts a vibrant night life. Nightclubs and bars are abound in Managua, particularly, in the popular areas called "Zona Viva" located in the shopping mall "Galerías Santo Domingo", as well as very close by "Plaza Mi Viejo Santo