Señales de Humo

Señales de Humo (English: smoke signals) is the second single of Juan Luis Guerra sixth studio album Areito (1992). The track is divided in two parts: The first part is a bachata and the second one the rhythm transformed to Mambo with elements of son and salsa.^[1][2] The title made reference of the communication that the indigenous use between vast and unpopulated areas and that are made by bonfires. The song met with critical acclaim and won Song of The Year at the 1994`s BMI Latin Awards.<sup>[3]</sup> The track was a great success in Latin America and Billboard US Latin charts. The track was included on Guerra`s compilation album Colección Romantica (2001).

"Señales de Humo"
Cover of Venezuela vinyl, 12", Maxi-Single
Single by Juan Luis Guerra
from the album Areito
Released	August 1992
Recorded	1992
Genre	Bachata Bolero Mambo
Length	5:32
Label	Karem Records
Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology
"Frío Frío" (1991) "Señales de Humo" (1992) "El Costo de la Vida" (1992)

Charts

Chart (1992–93)	Peak position
Chile (IFPI)[4]	8
Dominican Republic (UPI)[5]	7
Mexico (AMPROFON)[6]	8
Peru (UPI)[7]	9
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[8]	6
Venezuela (UPI)[9]	1

References

1. Cabral, Euri (2008). Juan Luis Guerra y 4-40: merengue y bachata a ritmo de poesía y compromiso (in Spanish). Editora Búho. ISBN 978-9945-408-17-1.
2. Esencia Latina. Latino Stuff Review. 1991.
3. "The BMI Latin Awards 1994" (PDF). Billboard. March 19, 1994.
4. "Discos Mas Populares en A. Latina". El Siglo de Torreón. March 20, 1993.
5. "Discos Mas Populares". El Siglo de Torreón. October 16, 1992.
6. "Discos Mas Populares De Latinoamerica". El Siglo de Torreón. March 30, 1993.
7. "Discos Mas Populares de LatinoAmerica". El Siglo de Torreón. February 26, 1993.
8. "Hot Latin Tracks - FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 7, 1992" (PDF). Billboard.
9. "Disco Mas Populares AL". El Siglo de Torreón. November 28, 1992.