This is one of the most popular love songs from the Dominican Republic. It describes a modest, and yet beautiful, little rural house in the Cibao region where the composer evokes the consummation of a passionate and virginal love. It is a "cancion-bolero," a typical Caribbean romantic song form in quadruple meter, slow-paced, which is also a centerpiece of serenades.

Arranger: Juan-Tony Guzman | Country: Dominican Republic

Chanflin is a typical Dominican merengue in its melody and form. Chanflin is a young woman, very good looking. The merengue section refers to a "neighborhood gossip." The jaleo section refers to Chanflin dressing in a finicky manner.

Arranger: Juan-Tony Guzman | Country: Dominican Republic

Mangulina is a dance derived from Zapateado Espanol (a Spanish heel-tapping dance). Guayacanal, originally written in the 1950's by Dominican songwriters Luis Kalaff and Bienvenido Brens, embodies what is known as the Mangulina today, and is so famous that when asked, people often think it's a folk song. This piece is best accompanied with tamborra (a double-headed drum from the Dominican Republic) and guira (a metal scraper from the Dominican Republic, scraped with a metal fork).

Arranger: Francisco J, | Country: Dominican Republic

A children's game Brinca la Tablita (Jump the Blocks), a dreamy lullaby Duermete Mi Niño (Sleep My Baby) and the humorous Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) make up this charming set of traditional folk songs. Can be sung in Spanish or English (pronunciation guide included), these songs are perfect for young choirs or singing in the classroom.

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez | Country: Dominican Republic