Krency Garcia, better known as El Prodigio, is a fam… Read Full Bio ↴El Prodigio
Krency Garcia, better known as El Prodigio, is a famous merengue tipico accordionist from the Dominican Republic. He is known throughout the genre for his rapid instrumental solos, his origination of fusion in merengue tipico with genres like jazz[1], and his rivalry with fellow accordionists, Geovanny Polanco and Kerube (head of the tipico band Kerubanda). While the latter two are slightly more traditional, El Prodigio is more experimental, and has included instruments such as trombone, trumpet, and wurlitzer piano in his lineup, along with the standard accordion, tambora, guira, conga, electric bass, and saxophones of today's merengue tipico.
Biography
As a child he played as long has he could remember, first appearing in public at age 5, then playing on various children's TV shows that aired in the Dominican Republic. He later studied jazz in the United States, which he would use in his improvisation techniques and albums. In addition to fusion, he is also known for his interpretation of traditional merengue tipico and salsa standards, such as "Juanita Morel", "El Estrujao", "Cualquiera Llora (Tatico Llorando)" and "La Vida es un Carnaval". His American music interpretations include "Mountain Dance" (originally performed by Dave Gruisin) and "Twist and Shout" by the Beatles.
Discography
El Hombre Acordeon en vivo (2007)
Pambiche meets Jazz (2005)
From Santo Domingo Live! (Vivo) (2005)
Cabecita Loca (2004)
El Prodigio y la Banda tipica, En Vivo
Krency Garcia, El Prodigio y la banda tipica, Interplanetario
Krency Garcia, El Prodigio y la banda tipica, en vivo
'Ta Buena
El Prodigio Lyrics
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La muchacha que me tiene loco de la boca chula mire adonde vas
Ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' beber
Es que tu ′ta buena pa′ dentro
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' dentro
La muchacha que me tiene loco de los ojos lindo mire adonde vas
La muchacha que me tiene loco de los ojos lindo mire adonde vas
Ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' gozar
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' beber
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' dentro
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' beber
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' dentro
Me gustan a las rubias
Tambien a las morenas
Me gustan a las rubias
Tambien a las morenas
Me volvi a loquear
Era fue por ella
Me volvi a loquear
Ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' beber
Es que tu ′ta buena pa′ dentro
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ beber
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' dentro
Me gustan a las rubias
Tambien a las morenas
Me gustan a las rubias
Tambien a las morenas
Me volvi a loquear
Era fue por ella
Me volvi a loquear
Ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' gozar
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' beber
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' dentro
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' beber
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' dentro
Ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' beber
Es que tu ′ta buena pa′ dentro
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ bailar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ beber
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' dentro
The lyrics of "Ta Buena" by El Prodigio are focused on describing the attractiveness of a woman the singer is infatuated with. He describes her as having a "chula boca" (charming mouth) and "ojos lindos" (beautiful eyes), and repeatedly emphasizes that she is good for dancing, enjoying life, drinking, and other pleasures. The repetition of these lines underscores the singer's preoccupation with the physical aspects of his attraction to the woman, and his desire to experience a sense of escape and fun through her.
There are several ways to interpret the meaning behind the lyrics. On one level, the song is a classic celebration of physical beauty and the pleasure it can bring. The singer seems to be reveling in his infatuation with the woman and the fun he can have with her. However, some listeners may also interpret the lyrics as somewhat objectifying or superficial, given the focus on the woman's physical attributes and her perceived value as an object of pleasure.
Overall, "Ta Buena" is a song that underscores the importance of physical attraction and pleasure-seeking in many Latin American cultures, and captures both the joy and potential pitfalls of these experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
La muchacha que me tiene loco de la boca chula mire adonde vas
The girl with the sassy mouth who drives me crazy, watch where you're going
Ta buena pa′ bailar
You're good for dancing
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
You're good for enjoying
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' beber
You're good for drinking
Es que tu ′ta buena pa′ dentro
You're good inside
La muchacha que me tiene loco de los ojos lindo mire adonde vas
The girl with the pretty eyes who drives me crazy, watch where you're going
Me gustan a las rubias
I like blondes
Tambien a las morenas
Also, brunettes
Me volvi a loquear
I went crazy again
Era fue por ella
It was because of her
Ta buena pa′ bailar
You're good for dancing
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
You're good for enjoying
Es que tu ′ta buena pa' beber
You're good for drinking
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ dentro
You're good inside
Ta buena pa′ bailar
You're good for dancing
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
You're good for enjoying
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' beber
You're good for drinking
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ dentro
You're good inside
Ta buena pa′ bailar
You're good for dancing
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ gozar
You're good for enjoying
Es que tu 'ta buena pa' beber
You're good for drinking
Es que tu 'ta buena pa′ dentro
You're good inside
Writer(s): John Wilson, Juan De Los Santos
Contributed by Mateo S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.