Carta de amor

The story behind

When you dive into Carta de amor, you encounter a proposal that departs from the usual. The song, released in 1990, presents itself as a salsa piece that, however, is distinguished by the way it narrates. The lyrics are an intimate account, as if the protagonist were writing in their personal diary to their beloved. What's interesting is how it incorporates references from the era, such as perestroika, and even pays attention to punctuation details, giving a distinctive touch to the composition. It is the second track on the album Bachata rosa that explores this salsa sound, and its impact was noticed, reaching a prominent place on Allmusic charts and hitting number 35 on the Hot Latin Songs. This track is part of Juan Luis Guerra's sixth studio album, titled Bachata rosa, which was released on December 11, 1990. This album was fundamental in bringing bachata music to a wider audience, both in the Dominican Republic and internationally. The album, released by Karen Records, had a Portuguese version called Romance Rosa in 1992, which even obtained gold certification in Brazil. Bachata rosa was recognized with a Grammy Award for Best Latin Tropical Album and two Lo Nuestro Awards. Seven singles were released from this work, and Carta de amor was the first to be presented to the public. The song's duration is 4:42.