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Juan Luis Guerra · 1989

by Juan Luis Guerra · Album Ojalá que llueva café

Razones

Key G Tempo 104 bpm Time signature 4/4 Duration 3:59

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Ojalá que llueva café

Juan Luis Guerra · 1989 · Track 3

Details

TonalidadG
Compás4/4
Tempo104 BPM
Duración3:59
ÁlbumOjalá que llueva café
Año1989
ISRCUSJ3V1861931

The story behind

The song Razones, with its duration of 3 minutes and 59 seconds, presents us with a facet of Juan Luis Guerra's work that goes beyond the purely danceable. While his music often fuses rhythms like merengue and bachata with elements of pop, rock, salsa, or jazz, in this piece, a sonic exploration that invites reflection is perceived. The way Guerra combines these genres, sometimes adding bolero influences to enrich the melody, creates a particular sound that has resonated both in his homeland and abroad.

This track is part of the album Ojalá Que Llueva Café, released in 1989. This record is considered a turning point in the career of the Dominican singer-songwriter, marking a musical path that would influence his later works. By incorporating lyrics with social content alongside romantic merengues and bachatas, the album achieved significant recognition, being highlighted by critics and fans as one of his most significant works. Juan Luis Guerra Seijas, born in Santo Domingo in 1957, is a multifaceted artist who has skillfully blended diverse rhythms, from merengue to gospel, creating his own style that has led him to sell millions of copies and win numerous Grammys.