Title of piece: “Sueños de Guillermo” [Dreams of Guillermo]

Date of composition: 2003

Date of performance/recording: 2004

Composer/Lyricist: Miguel Urbina

Arranger: Miguel Urbina and Alfredo Naranjo (jazz vibraphonist)

Performer/Instruments: Grupo Mina:

Form: binary, verse and montuno

Tempo: moderate duple (slower than most salsa tempos).

What to Listen for:

  • Overall structural similarities with salsa (see Listening Ex. 5.5)
  • The redondo and mina drums combine to create a unique Barlovento-based rhythmic foundation
  • Jazz elements in chords and section in swing tempo
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