Hasta Alicia Baila (Until Alicia Dances), a Cuban rumba (guaguancó), was written by Eduardo Martín for Alicia, a friend of the composer’s, in an attempt to get her up and dancing! The guaguancó is a traditional ‘call and response’ form of the rumba, featuring percussive effects from instruments such as the tumba, llamador, and quinto. The guitars imitate these drums throughout the piece, giving it its rhythmic drive and authentic flavour.