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Juan Luis Guerra · 1989

by Juan Luis Guerra · Album Ojalá que llueva café

Ángel para una tambora

Key A Tempo 112 bpm Time signature 4/4 Duration 3:20
Capo 0
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Ojalá que llueva café

Juan Luis Guerra · 1989 · Track 8

Details

TonalidadA
Compás4/4
Tempo112 BPM
Duración3:18
ÁlbumOjalá que llueva café
Año1989
ISRCUSJ3V1861936

The story behind

In *Ángel para una tambora*, Juan Luis Guerra presents a piece that, with its duration of 3 minutes and 18 seconds, encapsulates a very particular rhythmic and lyrical fusion. The song draws on the richness of Dominican music but expands it by incorporating elements from pop, rock, salsa, and even jazz. This mix is perceived in how the foundations of merengue and bachata intertwine with more contemporary arrangements, creating a distinctive sound. Guerra's proposal here goes beyond the merely danceable; his lyrics often address social themes, combining them with the romantic and poetic sweetness that characterizes his bachatas.

This track is part of the album *Ojalá Que Llueva Café*, released in 1989 by Karen Records. This record marked a turning point in the career of the Dominican singer-songwriter, born in Santo Domingo in 1957. With this album, Juan Luis Guerra Seijas not only reaffirmed his style, an amalgam of merengue, jazz, bolero, and salsa with Afro-Antillean influences, but also laid the groundwork for his later productions. The album was very well received by both critics and the public, and is considered fundamental in his career, consolidating him as a prominent figure in Latin America.
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