Eduardo ValentÃÂn Serrano Torres (Caracas, February 14, 1911 â Caracas, October 13, 2008), was a Venezuelan popular musician, conductor and composer. He composed many important Venezuelan merengue; one of his most important works was the song "Barlovento". He won the National Music Prize in 1988. He died on October 13, 2008, at the age of 97.