1958 in Santurce, Puer… Read Full Bio ↴Carlos Enrique Estremera was born on 2 September,
1958 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. An excellent
grade school student. Motivated by his god
parents to study music, he started by singing
religeous hymns.
He started in the professional world as a
percussionist with a group of musicians that
was formed in the Barrio Obrero section of
Santurce. Within a year, he was vocalist with
that group and with the folkloric plena group:
Los Pleneros del Quinto Olivo. But his
greatest opportunity came upon joining the
Orchestra Mulenze 76, which had an exclusive
contract with Fania Records.
In 1978, Estremera met Bobby Valentín, who
invited him to join his band. The first song that
he recorded with Valentín's group was "La
boda de Ella" which won him widespread
acclaim in the world of popular music. He
recorded six albums with Valentín, including
two as a solist. But by the end of 1984, he
decided to leave Valentín to form his own
band.
At this new stage, "El Cano", as he was
known, dedicated himself to singing all genres
of popular music. In 1986 he won the Paoli
award as Salsa Vocalist of the Year, and
other awards. In 1988, Estremera debuted as
producer of his own records with his "Salvaje"
album. A year later, he released "Dueño del
Soneo" which his new series of recordings.
El Cano, who was born albino, is known in the
music industry as one of the best "soneros",
or singer of Afro-Caribbean music, at the
century. His skills were demonstrated at a
now famous concert in Guánica, where he
sand 105 consecutive stanzas without
repeating a single phrase. Quite an
acheivement. In that same year, his
improvisation skills were put to the test again
and produced 128 unique "soneos" for the
concert fans in Yabucoa, while a few weeks
later, before 5,000 spectators at a concert in
Juana Díaz, he increased that number to 130.
With a honed skill in improvising without par,
Estremera has won the epithet of "owner of
the soneo"; a title that has virtually replaced
the "golden kid" by which he was initially
known, and which was used in the title of two
of his recordings. His hit album Dueño del
Soneo, Vol. 1, included salsa tracks such as
Por Si Acaso and more. There was also
Dueño del Soneo, Vol. 2 and Exitos del
Dueño del Soneo.
Among his musical hits, Estremera is best
known for songs such as "Las ingratitudes",
"Manuel García", "Si me caso mejoro", "La
mujer y la primavera", "Me quedé con las
ganas", "La novia automática", "Awilda", "El
compromiso", "Nací y así soy", "Aprovecha lo
mío" and "Viernes social".
Some of his songs:
Dueño del Soneo, Vol. 1
1. Amiga
2. Lo Que Me Pasó en la Guagua
3. Tiempo Para Nosotros
4. Todo a Pulmón
5. Pero Me Hiciste Tuyo
6. Ultimo en Tu Piel
7. Mí
Dueño del Soneo, Vol. 2
1. Por Si Acaso
2. Un Amor A La Ligera
3. Me VA A Extranar
4. El Animal
5. Reto
6. Se Divierte y Ya No Piensa en Mi
7. Que Tal Te Va Sin Mi
El Nino De Oro
1. Viernes Social
2. Naci y Asi Soy
3. Sin Salida
4. Pide y Toma
5. Aprovecha Lo Mio
6. Como Hare
7. Emborráchame de Amor
8. No Importa Que Te Lo Vean
Salvaje 88
1. Eres Tu
2. Amame en Camara Lenta
3. Te Amare
4. Contigo
5. El Toro
6. Pleno Verano
7. En La Obscuridad
Un Tiempo Para Nosotros
Cano Estremera Lyrics
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de esa mirada tan franca
y del volar de tu risa
que de las penas me arranca;
del leve andar de los pasos
de tu figura aniñada,
contigo olvido el fracaso
de otras mujeres amadas
antes de ti no hubo nada.
Creo que mejor que angelical
voy a llamarte:
"Ternura"...
Yo se que al fin llegará
un tiempo para nosotros,
un tiempo para escapar
lejos de la adversidad,
donde será todo hermoso.
Tus manos, siempre tan llenas
de inagotable ternura,
revolotean entre niños
con las caricias más puras,
contigo ha vuelto la risa
a nuestra triste morada,
eres un soplo de brisa
de mil esencias cargada
contigo empieza la vida,
y, después de ti, no habrá nada
Creo que mejor, que angelical
voy a llamarte:
"Ternura"...
Yo se que al fin llegará
un tiempo para nosotros,
un tiempo para soñar,
para vivir este amor,
que guardaremos celosos.
Creo que mejor que Angélica
voy a llamarte:
"Ternura"...
Yo se que al fin llegará
un tiempo para nosotros,
un tiempo para escapar
lejos de la adversidad,
donde será todo hermoso.
Yo se que al fin llegará
un tiempo para nosotros,
un tiempo para soñar,
para vivir este amor,
que guardaremos celosos.
In the song Un Tiempo Para Nosotros by Cano Estremera, the singer speaks about falling in love with someone who possesses a genuine and honest demeanor, as well as a contagious laugh. The singer describes forgetting about past failed relationships and starting a new life with this person. The person is referred to as "Ternura," which translates to "tenderness" in English. The singer believes that there will be a time for them to escape from adversity and live happily together, cherishing and protecting their love.
The lyrics convey a sense of hope and optimism for a future where the two lovers can be together without any obstacles. The mention of the children in the song indicates that the singer sees a future with this person as a family. The term "Ternura" is used repeatedly throughout the song, which emphasizes the tenderness and affection felt towards the loved one. The idea of a brighter future together is a recurring theme, suggesting that the relationship provides a source of happiness and a reason to persevere through any hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Me enamoré del destello
I fell in love with the sparkle
de esa mirada tan franca
of that honest look
y del volar de tu risa
and the flight of your laughter
que de las penas me arranca;
that takes away my sorrows
del leve andar de los pasos
of the light steps
de tu figura aniñada,
of your childish figure
contigo olvido el fracaso
with you, I forget the failures
de otras mujeres amadas
of other beloved women
contigo empieza la vida, sí
with you, life begins, yes
antes de ti no hubo nada.
there was nothing before you.
Creo que mejor que angelical
I think it's better to call you
voy a llamarte:
I'm going to call you:
"Ternura"...
"Tenderness"...
Yo se que al fin llegará
I know that eventually
un tiempo para nosotros,
a time for us,
un tiempo para escapar
a time to escape
lejos de la adversidad,
far from adversity,
donde será todo hermoso.
where everything will be beautiful.
Tus manos, siempre tan llenas
Your hands, always so full
de inagotable ternura,
of inexhaustible tenderness,
revolotean entre niños
fluttering among children
con las caricias más puras,
with the purest caresses,
contigo ha vuelto la risa
with you, laughter has returned
a nuestra triste morada,
to our sad dwelling,
eres un soplo de brisa
you are a gust of breeze
de mil esencias cargada
loaded with a thousand essences
contigo empieza la vida,
with you, life begins,
y, después de ti, no habrá nada
and, after you, there will be nothing
Creo que mejor, que angelical
I think it's better to call you
voy a llamarte:
I'm going to call you:
"Ternura"...
"Tenderness"...
Yo se que al fin llegará
I know that eventually
un tiempo para nosotros,
a time for us,
un tiempo para soñar,
a time to dream,
para vivir este amor,
to live this love,
que guardaremos celosos.
that we will keep jealously.
Yo se que al fin llegará
I know that eventually
un tiempo para nosotros,
a time for us,
un tiempo para escapar
a time to escape
lejos de la adversidad,
far from adversity,
donde será todo hermoso.
where everything will be beautiful.
Yo se que al fin llegará
I know that eventually
un tiempo para soñar,
a time to dream,
para vivir este amor,
to live this love,
que guardaremos celosos.
that we will keep jealously.
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eba say aja
En la historia de la salsa el Cano tendra varios capitulos
Gabriel Soteldo
cuando llegara ese momento ....este es un gran tema del cano q no anda jugando con su repertorio.
carlos molina
Cano Estremera un cantante completo con muchos recursos y ademas un gran sonero y de los pocos que quedan es el mejor por eso es el dueño del soneo simplemente
victor arango
Me enamore del destello y de esa mirada tan franca🤩
Danny Gomez
Creo que todos tenemos derecho a tener un favorito.... Canito mi preferido sos vos!!!!! descansa en paz maestro, el mundo de la salsa te extrañará, Cali Colombia presente.....
Ronald Murillo Ibarguen
maravillosoooooo, será tiempo de escapar tu y yo.... a donde todo será hermosoooo
Ronald Murillo Ibarguen
CuAndo el cano se dedica a cantar en serio No hay quien le coja paso
Andres Murillo
Por siempre y para siempre canito🙏😪♥️
juan urbano
Que grande fuiste y lo seguirás siendo Carlitos ☹
Elen Pandales
Tremenda letra que se mando el cano con esta melodia