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29 de ago. de 2023 · Merengue, with its infectious beats and energetic dance moves, has been an integral part of Dominican culture and the broader Latin American music scene for centuries. This captivating genre has a rich history that spans across time, cultures, and generations. In this article, we’ll delve into the origins, evolution, and trajectory of merengue music, […]
1980s in Latin music. This article includes an overview of the major events and trends in Latin music in the 1980s, namely in Ibero-America (including Spain and Portugal). This includes recordings, festivals, award ceremonies, births and deaths of Latin music artists, and the rise and fall of various subgenres in Latin music from 1980 to 1989.
The music of Latin America refers to music originating from Latin America, namely the Romance -speaking regions of the Americas south of the United States. [1] Latin American music also incorporate the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. [2] Due to its highly syncretic nature, Latin American music encompasses a wide variety of styles, including ...
Merengue is a musical genre native to the Dominican Republic. It has a moderate to a very fast 2/4 rhythm played on güira (metal scraper) and the double-headed tambora. The accordion is also common. Traditional, accordion-based merengue is usually termed merengue típico and is still played by living accordionists like Francisco Ulloa, Fefita ...
N/A. Jossie Esteban y la Patrulla 15 is a leading Merengue band from Dominican Republic, formed by Jossie Esteban (born Esteban Grullón) and Alberto Martínez (known as Ringo). The group was formed by these Dominican childhood friends in May 1979. Its musicians were predominantly Dominicans but also included some Puerto Ricans.
La Makina. La Makina was a Puerto Rican [1] merengue band formed in the 1990s. The group was organized by Fernando Colon (a former bassist for Los Sabrosos del Merengue) and Orlando Santana (who worked with Wilfrido Vargas and Toño Rosario ). [2] Several of the group's songs have ranked on the Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States. [3]
Bachata arose in the poor and working class areas of the country. During the 1960s and early 1970s, while bachata was known as amargue music, it was seen as music of the lower class by middle-upper-class Dominicans. The genre's popularity rose in the 1980s and early 1990s when the rhythm began to reach the mainstream media.
