Education
After studying philosophy and literature for a year at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Guerra switched to the Conservatorio Nacional de Música. Guerra was a great admirer, at this time, of the Beatles music.
After finishing his studies at the Santo Domingo conservatory, Guerra went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston to study composition and arranging in 1979.
Career
After his return to the Dominican Republic, he released his first album, Soplando (1984) with a group of local musicians which subsequently became known as Juan Luis Guerra y 440. Note that the band's name in Spanish is officially publicized as Cuatro Cuarenta (Four Forty), a shortening of the normally strict reading of number four hundred and forty. The 440 part of the band's name refers to the standard tuning "A=440." Reportedly the name for the band came from a practice session where Juan Luis's brother suggested the name, because the name would reflect how "in-tune and precise they were."
Two albums followed, Mudanza y Acarreo and Mientras más lo pienso ... tú. The band garnered some fame in their country.
Their next album, in 1989, brought them international fame. Ojalá que Llueva Cafe (If only it would rain coffee), a slow melodic number with superfast background tracks, became a number one hit in many Latin American countries, with the hit song of the same name. Subsequently, a video of the hit song was filmed and Juan Luis Guerra and his 440 band began touring. (The song's fame was revived in 1996 with a cover by Café Tacuba). In 1990, they released their next album, Bachata Rosa, which also became a major hit and earned him his first Grammy award. The album, having sold more than 5 million copies at that time, allowed Guerra to keep touring Latin America, USA and Europe. This album contains memorable love songs such as "Burbujas de amor" (Bubbles of Love), the self-hit "Bachaata Rosa", "Rosalia", "Como Abeja al Panal" ("Like a Bee to the Beehive"), "A Pedir Su Mano" ("To Ask For Your Hand"), "Carta De Amor", and "Estrellitas y Duendes" ("Little stars and elves").
Guerra became a controversial figure in the Dominican Republic after he released his next album, Areito. "Areito" (1992), featured the hit single "El costo de la vida," ("The Cost of Living/Cost of Life") but the video version was banned in several countries.
He protested against the poor conditions in many Latin American countries, the celebration of the discovery of the Americas "(1492)", and the double standard policies of first world nations. ('Areito' is a Taino word for song and dance).
That situation might have had something to do with his next album, Fogaraté (1995), where he stayed away from recording any protest songs.
One of his most recent albums, Ni es lo Mismo ni es Igual (It's not the Same nor is it Equal) (1998), garnered much critical acclaim. It won three Latin Grammys in 2000. It's hits include "Mi PC" (My PC), "Quisiera" (I Would Like To), and "El Niagara En Bicicleta".
In 2004, Guerra released his first new album in six years. Entitled "Para Ti" (For you), the album's songs are mostly religious in nature, reflecting Guerra's conversion to Evangelical Christianity. With this album the singer won two awards at the 2005 Billboards in the categories of Gospel-Pop and Tropical-Merengue, for the hit single Las Avispas, being this the first time ever that the same song wins these two categories at the same time. Other hits included "Para Ti" and "Soldado" (Soldier). In the same time, Guerra was honored with the Latino Special Award for the Music Academy of Spain for his contributions to the music of his country and the Caribbean in the last 20 years.
Guerra is the uncle-in-law of Miss Universe 2003, Amelia Vega. In January 2006, Juan Luis performed at Berklee's 60th anniversary along with other artist such as Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, Michel Camilo and Chiara Chivello.
In 2006, he recorded with famous artists Diego Torres in "Abriendo Caminos" and with Maná in "Bendita luz". He has also opened the concert of The Rolling Stones in Puerto Rico and was invited by Sting to sing with him in a concert at Altos de Chavón, La Romana in Domincan Republic. At the Premio Lo Nuestro awards in 2007, he was given the honorary lifetime achievement award. He also performed the lead single of his new album, "La Llave De Mi Corazon." 2007.
La llave de mi corazón has been #1 song In Billboard charts for four consecutive weeks, #1 selling album in Colombia and it keeps climbing the charts in other countries.
He has recorded in English, the song "July 14th" in Fogaraté(1995), and more recently "Medicine for my soul" and" Something good" with Italian singer Chiara Chivello. Some of his songs are both in English and Spanish such as "Woman Del Callao" and "Guavaberry".
Discography
* Soplando — 1983
* Mudanza y Acarreo — 1984–1985
* Mientras más lo pienso tú — 1986
* Ojalá que llueva Café — 1988
* Bachata Rosa — 1990
* Areíto — 1992
* Fogarate — 1994
* Grandes Exitos Juan Luis Guerra y 440
* No Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual — 1998
* Para Ti — 2004
* La Llave de mi Corazón — March 19, 2007
Source: Wikipedia®
A pedir su mano
Juan Luis Guerra Lyrics
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Al amor hay que dar de beber
Voy a cortar un ramo de nubes
Para mojar su querer
Voy-voy-voy-voy-voy
Voy a bajar por los yayales
En una yagua de tul
Con óleos de cielo azul
Voy a prender tu cariñito
Como cocuyo en el mar
Y voy a hacerte un traje e novia
Con hojas del platanal
Ye-ye
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamos a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Que su amor sea verdadero, oh-oy
Pa' que me quiera, ay
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamos a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Pa' yo prender mi lucero
Pa' que me quiera, ay
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Y cuando tenga tu permiso
Voy a volar norte a sur
Para buscar arriba del pino
El nido que quieras tú
Ye-ye
Voy a prender tu cariñito
Como cocuyo en el mar
Y voy a hacerte un traje 'e novia
Con hojas del platanal, ey
Y acariciarte en la mañana
Y arroparte con el sol
Y desvestir a los guandules
Pa' alimentar el amor
Bororoi, boy, bororororoy
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamos a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Que su amor sea verdadero, oh-oy
Pa' que me quiera, ay
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamos a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Pa'yo prender mi lucero
Pa' que me quiera, ay
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
O-oye
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamos a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Que su amor sea verdadero, oy
Pa' que me quiera, ay
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamos a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Pa'yo prender mi lucero, bororoi
Pa' que me quiera, ay
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
O-oye
Acumbaya moren
Acumbaya malana
Acumbaya sekun
Acumbaya tanana
I-yo, acumbaya moren
Acumbaya malana
I-yo, acumbaya sekun
Acumbaya tanana
I-yo, acumbaya moren (viene pedir mi mano, viene)
Acumbaya malana
I-yo, acumbaya sekun
Acumbaya tanana
Acumbaya
Acumbaya moren
Acumbaya malana
Acumbaya sekun
Acumbaya tanana
I-yo, acumbaya moren
Acumbaya malana
I-yo, acumbaya sekun
Acumbaya tanana
I-yo, acumbaya moren (viene pedir mi mano, viene)
Acumbaya malana
I-yo, acumbaya sekun
Acumbaya tanana
I-yo, acumbaya moren
Acumbaya malana
I-yo, acumbaya sekun
Acumbaya tanana
I-yo, acumbaya moren
Acumbaya malana
I-yo, acumbaya sekun
In Juan Luis Guerra's song PEDIR SU MANO, the singer is expressing his determination to officially ask for the hand of the woman he loves. He believes that love is a precious and fragile thing that needs to be nurtured and cared for, just like a plant that needs water to grow. He promises to do everything in his power to make her happy, including travelling to faraway places, searching for the perfect nest, and creating a wedding dress out of banana leaves. He also uses playful metaphors, comparing his love to a firefly in the ocean and his dedication to stripping the leaves off the guandules (pigeon peas) to feed their love.
The song has a joyful and upbeat tempo, featuring a mix of traditional and modern instruments, as well as catchy chorus lines. The verses are sung in a lively rhythm and feature a lot of repetition, making it easy for the listener to sing along. The chorus features a call-and-response section, inviting the audience to join in the celebration. Overall, PEDIR SU MANO is a romantic and playful love song that celebrates the joy and excitement of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Voy a pedir su mano
I am going to ask for their hand in marriage
Al amor hay que dar de beber
Love needs to be nourished and taken care of
Voy a cortar un ramo de nubes / Para mojar su querer
I will gather the most beautiful things I can find and offer them to my beloved
Voy a bajar por los yayales / En una yagua de tul
I will go through great lengths and obstacles to show my love
Voy a pintar los manantiales / Con óleos de cielo azul
I will create beautiful and colorful displays of affection
Voy a prender tu cariñito / Como cocuyo en el mar
I will hold onto their love and cherish it like a firefly in the sea
Y voy a hacerte un traje de novia / Con hojas del platanal
I will make a beautiful dress for you out of unconventional materials
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene / Vamos a sonar unos palos / Pa' que me quiera por siempre / Que su amor sea verdadero, oh-oy / Pa' que me quiera, ay
They come to ask for my hand in marriage, we will celebrate with music and dance, hoping their love is true and forever
Y cuando tenga tu permiso / Voy a volar norte a sur / Para buscar arriba del pino / El nido que quieras tú
With your blessing, I will travel far and wide to find what you desire and make it ours
Y acariciarte en la mañana / Y arroparte con el sol / Y desvestir a los guandules / Pa' alimentar el amor
I will love and care for you every day, providing warmth and nourishment for our love
Acumbaya moren / Acumbaya malana / Acumbaya sekun / Acumbaya tanana / I-yo, acumbaya moren / Acumbaya malana / I-yo, acumbaya sekun / Acumbaya tanana
These lyrics are a song chant that may have spiritual or cultural significance, but are not directly related to the rest of the song lyrics.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SAFARI MUSICAL S A DE C V
Written by: Juan Luis Guerra, Lea Lignanzi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ZAIRA CORTES
Me gustaría que vinieras a pedirle mi Mano a mis Pastores Hely y Martha Gómez
ZAIRA CORTES
....Que Chévere......Vendrás a Pedir Mi Mano....Cariño.....muuuuaaaaa
@rumbayguaguancoooo4352
Voy a pedir su mano
Al amor hay que dar de beber
Voy a cortar un ramo de nubes
Para mojar su querer mamá
Voy a bajar por los Yayales
En una yagua de tul
Voy a pintar los manatiales
Con óleos de cielo azul
Voy a prender tu cariñito
Como cocuyo en el mar
Y voy a hacerte un traje e novia
Con hojas del platanal
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamo' a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Que su amor sea verdadero, ¡oh!
Pa que me quiera, ¡ay!
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamo' a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Pa' yo prender mi lucero
Pa' que me quiera, ¡ay!
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Y cuando tenga tu permiso
Voy a volar Norte a Sur
Para buscar arriba del pino
El nido que quieras tú
Voy a prender tu cariñito
Como cocuyo en el mar
Y voy a hacerte un traje de novia
Con hojas del platanal
Y acariciarte en la mañana
Y arroparte con el sol
Y desvestir a los guandules
Pa' alimentar el amor
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamo' a sonar unos palos
Pa' que me quiera por siempre
Que su amor sea verdadero, oh!
Pa' que me quiera, ¡ay!
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
Vamo a sonar unos palos
Pa que me quiera por siempre
Pa yo prender mi lucero
Pa' que me quiera, ¡ay!
Viene a pedir mi mano, viene
¡Oye!
@MelodiasCorazon888
Nunca en mi vida vi un cantante de ningún genero que sonara en vivo igual que en CD como Juan Luis
@joelmota2648
y muchas veces mejor que en el CD
@MelodiasCorazon888
@@joelmota2648 Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@andrickhervis3839
Todos hablamos de lo bueno que es Juan Luis, pero la orquesta que tiene es otro nivel es una perfecta armonía de voz y música.
@javierbolivar8214
Justamente estaba pensé en comentar eso pero ya lo hiciste, estoy completamente de acuerdo saludos 🇻🇪
@TecnoProMaster
Sii pero no se le sale ni un gallo a Juan Luis Guerra,también hay que ver eso
@javierbolivar8214
@@TecnoProMaster ya eso es algo obvio el es el protagonista estamos hablando de la orquesta
@jenandthehollogram1927
Por eso se llama 440 es el nombre que se le da coloquialmente al sonido que produce una vibracion a 440 Hz a 20 °C y sirve como estándar de referencia para afinar la altura musical.