Fogaraté

Juan Luis Guerra

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 25, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Karen
• ASIN: B000003N0G
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #191,974 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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  #54 in	Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Dominican Republic
  #95 in	Music > Latin Music > Tropical > Bachata

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Typical Dominican merengue!!!!!!!!!, January 30, 1999

By A Customer

On this, his seventh production, Juan Luis Guerra tries to revive what dominican merengue really is. Commonly known as "perico ripiao" in the Dominican Republic, this type of merengue has a faster tempo and the lyrics aren't taken very seriously. Also new instruments are added, like the accordion, which brings a unique touch. Although Juan Luis "plays" a lot with melody in this album, he is not alone. With him he has famous guitarist from Zaire Diblo Dibala, which influences Guerra's thinking in many ways. Songs like "Fogarate" and "El Beso de la Ciguatera" (a real catchy love story between a man and a woman that get poisened by eating fish)are an example of the ability of Dibala's guitar and Guerra's arrangements. But it doesn't stop here, because if you want great latin rythims, this cd includes an excellent salsa("Oficio de Enamorao")about one guy that can't live without his gal, a cuban "son" called "Los Pajaritos" that mixtures human love with those of birds and of course the typical "perico ripiao" found in the titles "El Farolito" and "La cosquillita": two great fast beat merengues that will make your blood flow like crazy and your hips move deliriously. For those who like Guerra's ballads, he offers "Vivire", a modern type "bachata" with real romantic lyrics and an inspiration on Mozart's "Requiem" called "Lacrimosa", a very well put interpretation on Juan Luis' feelings on classical pieces. So, if like merengue and want to dance till you drop, I suggest you this album. If you like Juan Luis Guerra, I say go out and buy It!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Music full of emotion, July 6, 2009

By	dash-o - See all my reviews

Fogaraté! So much emotional music in a single album shows the labor of love that went into creating this masterpiece of latin music. Wow! I've had this CD for many years and is one of my favorites. It is really difficult to get tired of such music variety. If you love merengue, salsa and bachata it is simply a must have. It is sure to lighten up any party with caribbean sounds. Definitely recommended!
PS: Si entiende Espańol esta muy recomendado!

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite, May 15, 2007

By	S. Fulton (Lytton Springs, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had this on a cassette and was so happy to find it on CD. I love this music. It's my favorite CD of his.