The history of La Sonora Ponceña is the history of Quique Lucca, (Yauco, Puerto Rico, 12 December 1912 - 9 October 2016). In 1928, when he was 16 years old, his family moves to Ponce, Puerto Rico and Quique starts to work as an auto mechanic and starts playing the guitar. In 1932 Quique meets Angélica Quiñones, the future mother of his children, Zulma, Papo y Wanda. In 1944 Quique puts together a band called "El Conjunto Internacional", including three instrumentalists: tumbadora, bongó, vocalist and Quique Lucca at the guitar and second voice. Later, Antonio "Tato" Santaella joined, playing the bongó. On 10 April 1946, Enrique Lucca Jr. ("Papo") was born; he would later become the musical director of "La Sonora". In fact, in 1951, Papo surprised his father and the other members of the "Internacional" band when, at only 5 years old, he joined a band practice and started playing the tumbadora on Tito Puente's "Ran Kan Kan".
After the band had been inactive for a year, Quique re-established it in 1954 and renamed it "Conjunto Sonora Ponceña". His childhood friend Antonio "Tato" Santaella played bajo de cajón. On 20 April of that year the band plays at its first official dance. In 1956, Vicentivo Morales, joins the band as its first pianist. Later that year, Quique brings young Papo into the band as a pianist. In November 1957, Papo makes its official debut during a dance on the northern shore of the Island. In 1958, La Sonora Ponceña records its first 78 RPM with Avelino Muñoz as pianist. The 78 RPM contained No puede Ser on one side and Tan Linda que Era on the reverse side. Towards the end of 1958, the band goes into recording mode and includes 12-year-old Papo Lucca. The band included its first official vocalist Charlie Martínez. Later on, vocalists Felipe and Davilita would also record bolero-mambo themes such as Noche de Locura. In September 1960, the group played in New York. The group's main attraction was its 12-year-old pianist, Papo Lucca. In 1968 the group started its official recordings on 33 RPM with the song Hacheros Pa' Un Palo.
In 1974, singer Humberto "Tito" Gómez leaves the band after 7 years and 6 recordings. Together with Joe Rodríguez and Mickey Ortíz, Humberto "Tito" Gómez formed La Terrífica. Likewise, in 1977 Edgardo Morales, who played the timbal leaves the band after 7 years and 7 recordings and joins El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. In 1978 singer Luis Guillermo "Luigui" Texidor leves the band after 10 years and 10 recordings to join Bobby Valentín's Orchestra. In 1982 trumpetist Humberto Godineaux leaves the band after 4 years a 6 recordings. Singer Yolanda Rivera also left the band after 7 years and 8 recordings. In 1985, singer Miguel Ortíz retires from the band after 11 years and 12 recordings. On 28 May 1986, the band losses singer Alberto "Toñito" Ledée in a car accident. In 1987, trumpetist Heriberto "Ayatollah" Santiago also retires having 7 years and 5 recordings to his credit. In July 1989, long-time bass player Antonio "Tato" Santaella retired after 21 recordings. Tato played without ever using any musical scores, and singing entirely "by ear". A year later, in 1990, another bass player Efraín "Frao" Hernández retired from the band after 10 years and 7 recordings. In 1990, bongó player Angel Hernández also retired after 14 years and 13 recordings. In 1991, tumbadora player Vicente "Pequeño Johnny" Rivera retires after 16 years with the band. He had performed on 15 of the band's recordings. In 1993, long-time trumpeter Ramón "Tony El Cordovés" Rodríguez retired after 24 recordings. This was followed by the retirement of trumpeter Freddie Del Valle, who had played with the band for 6 years and had participated in 5 recordings.
In 1993, the band played at the Magno Orchestra Festival in Barranquilla, Colombia. The band was awarded the “Congo de Oro” award, given to the best international band. And in October 1994, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 40th anniversary with a festival at Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The band would later also play at the Madison Square Garden to bring its celebration to the United States. In 1995, the band did a reunion recording with Luis Guillermo "Luigi" Texidor and Yolanda Rivera who had retired 19 and 14 years earlier, respectively. That same year, they sang in Paris, France, and at the Desfile de la Hispanidad (Hispanic Parade) in Zaragoza, Spain. In 1996 the band plays for the first time in Mexico at the Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico, carnival.
In 2000, Sonora Ponceña celebrated its 45th anniversary at the Tito Puente Amphitheater at the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan, Puerto Rico and at the Teatro La Perla in Ponce. They also played in Caracas, Venezuela as part of this 45th anniversary celebration. In the years following 2000, La Sonora Ponceña participated in a large number of events throughout Puerto Rico, including Fiestas Patronales, private parties, graduation parties, and corporate Christmas and holiday parties. In the following years, the band also made presentations in Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, Washington, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Panamá, Perú, England, Switzerland and Italy.
For its 50th year anniversary (2004), the band played at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The 12,000 spectators made the show a complete sellout on its presentation day, February 21. The show was broadcast via radio and television.
During its 50th anniversaery show at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, the band was officially recognized by the Legislature of Puerto Rico for its musical contributions.
The 23rd “Día Nacional de la Salsa”, celebrated in Carolina, Puerto Rico on 16 March 2004, was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
In Ponce there is a street, in Urb. Estancias del Golf, named after Quique Lucca.
The 2003 "Feria de Turismo", celebrated at Complejo Turístico “La Guancha” in Ponce was dedicated to Don Quique, Papo and la Sonora Ponceña.
Barra Limpia
Sonora Ponceña Lyrics
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No fue sorpresa para mi, ya conocía tu nivel, en esta nueva situación de poco sirve el corazón.
Situación de barra limpia, triunfo del mejor postor, yo no se comprar con oro lo que era mío por amor.
No fue sorpresa para mi, el gran abismo de tu ser, que me vinieran a decir que es barra limpia tu querer, que me vinieran a decir que es barra limpia tu querer.
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Situación de barra limpia, un vacío hay en tu vida mujer .
No fue sorpresa para mi, ya conocía tu mentir de que te sirve el corazón.
Situación de barra limpia, un vacío hay en tu vida mujer.
Situación de barra limpia, un vacío hay en tu vida mujer.
Yo siempre me imagine de que tu fueras a vender por tu monedas tu querer.
Y EL COSTO DE LA VIDA SUBIENDO Y TU BAJANDO, MIA PA ESO ME ESTA QUE TA .
AHH!!!! QUE VA DA NAHHH.
AJA!! COMO
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Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Ya tiene precio de alquiler ya yo no lo quiero ni ver.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Se ofrecerán los clientes a pagar por tu querer.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Empiezas como a la una y terminas como a las seis.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Ehhhh!!! eres mala, mala mujer.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler ...
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e que tu amor ahora vale, si muy bien!!! asi es que es .
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Lo que depare el destino, nadie lo puede saber.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
La barra la barra la barra la limpia pero con tu presencia ya no lo es.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Mala mala mala mala mala mala MALA mujer
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Yo por ti no pagare un billete de cinco y menos uno de diez.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
QUE PENA ME DA TU CASO
CABARETERA!!!!!!!!!
The lyrics of Sonora Ponceña's song Barra Limpia talk about a situation where the singer is informed that his lover's love has become a profession for her, with a price attached to it. He is not surprised by it as he already knew her true nature. The chorus "Situación de barra limpia, triunfo del mejor postor" refers to a situation where everything is out in the open, there is no hiding and the one who pays the most gets what they want. The singer thought that love was something that could not be bought with gold or money, but he realizes that he was wrong as his lover's love has become a commodity.
The term "barra limpia" refers to a situation where all bets are off, everything is out in the open, and there is no more pretending. The singer sees this as a betrayal of their love, as he thought that their love was built on something deeper than just money. He is disappointed with his lover and feels that she has lost her way. The reference to a "Cabaretera" at the end of the song is a derogatory term used for women who work in cabarets or nightclubs, highlighting the singer's disappointment with his lover's choices.
Overall, the song talks about the harsh truth of life, where everything has a price, and love is no exception. It is a commentary on how people's values have changed over time, with money and power becoming more important than love and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoy me vinieron a decir, donde ha caído tu querer, que tiene precio de alquiler, que es profesión ya tu placer.
Someone told me today that your love can be bought and you treat it like a job.
No fue sorpresa para mi, ya conocía tu nivel, en esta nueva situación de poco sirve el corazón.
I'm not surprised, I already knew your true nature. In this situation, love doesn't mean much.
Situación de barra limpia, triunfo del mejor postor, yo no se comprar con oro lo que era mío por amor.
It's a situation where love can be bought, and the highest bidder wins. I cannot buy back what was once mine with money.
No fue sorpresa para mi, el gran abismo de tu ser, que me vinieran a decir que es barra limpia tu querer, que me vinieran a decir que es barra limpia tu querer.
I'm not surprised that your true self is so shallow that your love can be bought. It's no surprise that love can be bought for you.
Situación de barra limpia, un vacío hay en tu vida mujer.
In a situation where love can be bought, there is an emptiness in your life, woman.
No fue sorpresa para mi, ya conocía tu mentir de que te sirve el corazón.
It's not surprising to me that you lie about using your heart when it's not true.
Es barra limpia tu querer que tiene precio de alquiler y es profesión ya tu placer.
Your love can be bought and it's treated like a job. Love can be bought in this shallow world.
Yo siempre me imagine de que tu fueras a vender por tu monedas tu querer.
I always imagined that you would sell your love for money.
Y EL COSTO DE LA VIDA SUBIENDO Y TU BAJANDO, MIA PA ESO ME ESTA QUE TA .
The cost of living is going up, but you're going down. It's bothering me.
Ya tu amor tiene precio de alquiler.
Your love can be bought and sold.
Se ofrecerán los clientes a pagar por tu querer.
There will be customers willing to pay for your love.
Empiezas como a la una y terminas como a las seis.
You start at one and finish at six.
Ehhhh!!! eres mala, mala mujer.
You're a bad, bad woman.
Se que tu amor ahora vale, si muy bien!!! asi es que es .
I know that your love has a price now. That's just how it is.
Lo que depare el destino, nadie lo puede saber.
No one can predict what the future holds.
La barra la barra la barra la limpia pero con tu presencia ya no lo es.
It used to be a clean world, but your presence has changed that.
Mala mala mala mala mala mala MALA mujer
You're a bad, bad woman.
Yo por ti no pagare un billete de cinco y menos uno de diez.
I wouldn't pay five cents for your love, let alone ten.
QUE PENA ME DA TU CASO CABARETERA!!!!!!!!!
What a pity your life has become, showgirl!
Contributed by Elizabeth Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-db5bx6ni7q
Majestuoso Lucas janny en la conga y el difunto lede de Ponce para el mundo saludos desde PR.
@user-ws9yq1nf7t
Mucho temazo💃 definitivamente la salsa no tiene comparación 😊
@sandungabass6666
A quien carajo se le ocurre darle unlike a esta joya. Bueno si no te gusta el género de salsa no escuches caviar como este, bendito sea Dios
@oguerpasuy5470
Eso es mucho contenido
@gonzaloossa1334
Que temazo, eriza la piel.
@nslsongs24
BARRA LIMPIA de la pluma del maestrazo Tite Curet Alonso...y el Arreglo majestuoso de dos grandes
Papo Lucca & Elias Lopez QEPD lo pone en la china una joya musical🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🇵🇷
@particialanas9235
Barra limpia x ti mujer que sufres en silencio y que llevas en el alma huellas imborrables que nadie comprenderá y que solo una melodía llena el vacío que dejan los sinsabores para ti y para todas las mujeres que les guste esta maravillosa orquesta un sentimiento llamado ponceña los amoooooo🇨🇴🙏♥️🎶😘🎶
@martincontreras444
Toñito Ledee siempre estás en el recuerdo de tus fanáticos nunca morirás. Estás entre los más grandes e importantes.
@luimaracasanova8529
Para mí el mejor LP grabado por los Gigantes del Sur.... todos los temas en composición arreglos interpretaciones coros ....excelentes ....para mi sin desperdicio alguno!!!!!
@Alikate454
Tiempo buscando este tema no sabía el título, ni que la había escrito Catalino curet de verdad excelente y gracias al amigo que la subió muy buen tema!!