Azúcar Moreno (Spanish for "brown sugar") is the name of a famous music duo… Read Full Bio ↴Azúcar Moreno (Spanish for "brown sugar") is the name of a famous music duo from Spain. Composed by sisters Toñi and Encarna Salazar, the singing duo comes from Extremadura. They are part of a large family of performers: Their grandfather was a musician, their father a singer and author, their brothers the members of the group Los Chunguitos and their aunt is famous singer Porina de Badajoz. The Azúcar Moreno sisters began their singing careers singing back-up to their brothers, but in 1982, they were discovered and signed by a record label. In 1985, their first album was released.

Azúcar Moreno became famous all over Spain, the rest of Europe and Latin America, after singing their song Bandido at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990. Unfortunately, the start of their performance was marred by sound problems.

In 1994, they began working with Emilio Estefan, their first result being the El Amor album.

As of 2003, Azúcar Moreno has released more than 12 CD albums.

Azúcar Moreno has been the target of much gossip and some of their songs have been controversial. Many of their fans see some of their songs as having feminist content, and the duo has been on the covers of some tabloid magazines.

Oye Como Va
Azúcar Moreno Lyrics

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Oye como va
Me ritmo
Bueno pa gozar
Mulatta

Overall Meaning

Azúcar Moreno's song Oye Como Va is a tribute to the late Tito Puente's 1963 hit song of the same name. The song speaks of the power of music in moving and shaking people's bodies, as represented by the phrase "oye como va" which translates to "listen to how it goes" in English. The rhythm of the music propels the listener to dance and enjoy accompanying emotions. The lyrics acknowledge the Afro-Cuban rhythms that are used in the song and represent the rich musical heritage of Latin America. The use of words like mulatta (a woman of mixed European and African heritage) adds an additional layer of celebration of the beauty and diversity of Latin American culture.

The song's lyrics are simple yet powerful in their ability to create an upbeat and joyous atmosphere. It is a representation of the traditional salsa and Latin music that is still very popular today. It has been covered numerous times by various artists, including Carlos Santana in 1970. The song has become a staple of Latin American music and is often played at parties, festivals, and other celebrations. The use of the lyrics 'oye como va' has also become a popular expression in Latin American culture to denote something prophesized and good.

Line by Line Meaning

Oye como va
Listen to how it goes

Me ritmo
My rhythm

Bueno pa gozar
Good for having fun

Mulatta
A dark-skinned woman

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tito Puente

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