Today we are in the mood to introduce this Merengue by Juan Luis Guerra.
El Maestro from the Dominican Republic has imprinted his legacy in the history of Tropical Music (Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, etc.) and we don't know how far he's gonna go, but it seems as if he's still onto bigger things beyond Merengue.
This selection is titled "El Farolito" from is 1994 album "Fogarate'.
This is a style of Merengue called "Tipico", which is actually derived from the most primitive type of Merengue which depended from the 3 basic instruments: Tambora, Guira and Accordion.
Here, Juan Luis brings an intense Merengue, really strong in its percussion, all laced with his refined arrangement and unique singing style.
The arrangement includes a great accordion execution (non-stop throughout the song) by Francisco Ulloa, one of the Dominican legends in "Merengue Tipico". At 1:55 you can enjoy what is called "Jaleo de Acordeon" (From the word "Jalar" or "To Pull"), followed by the inclusion of Saxophones, Bongo and Synthesizer.
The chorus from the 440 Band adds depth to the overall experience of listening to a Merengue of this kind.
This is certainly one of the most memorable songs in JLG's prolific career.
And of course, it qualifies as a Merengue For Ever!!!
Enjoy!
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