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Bachata is a genre of music that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 20th century. It contains elements of European (mainly Spanish music), indigenous Taino and African musical elements, representing the cultural diversity of the Dominican population. [1]
"Bachata: A Social History of Dominican Popular Music". Hispanic American Historical Review. 78 (1): 144– 145. - Also at ProQuest; Reily, Suzel Ana (1997). "Bachata: A Social History of a Dominican Popular Music". Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute. 3 (2): 169– 170. doi:10.2307/3034382. JSTOR 3034382. - Also at Gale Group
Traditional bachata bands played son, merengue, and waltz in addition to bolero based songs. Over time, the influence of merengue began to be felt more in the style of bolero based bachata. The introduction of the güira, a merengue instrument, and merengue adapted guitar riffs and rhythmic sections marked the evolution of modern bachata. [1]
Aventura (formerly known as Los Tinellers) is an American bachata group formed in The Bronx, New York.With the lineup always consisting of the members Romeo Santos, Henry Santos, Lenny Santos (Len Melody), and Max Santos (Max Agende), they are regarded as one of the most influential Latin groups of all time.
Romeo Santos: King of Bachata is a 2021 documentary film directed by Devin Amar and Charles Todd. It's about the history of bachata and bachata star Romeo Santos 's journey to MetLife Stadium . It first premiered on Pay-Per-View on June 25, 2021, along with Utopía Live from MetLife Stadium concert film . [ 1 ]
Bachatón (also known as bachateo) is a fusion genre of reggaeton from Panama and Puerto Rico [1] [2] [3] as well as bachata from the Dominican Republic. Bachaton combines bachata melodies and reggaeton style beats, lyrics, rapping, and disc jockeying. The word "bachatón" is a portmanteau of "bachata" and "reggaeton". "Bachatón" was coined ...
Reggae fusion, a modern evolution of Jamaican music, blends reggae and dancehall with elements of pop, hip-hop, R&B, and other genres. Emerging in the late 20th century, reggae fusion appeals to global audiences while maintaining its Jamaican roots.
Bachata may refer to: Bachata (music), a musical genre which originated in the Dominican Republic. Traditional bachata, a subgenre of bachata music; Bachata (dance), a dance form; Bachatón, a hybrid bachata/reggaeton music style "Bachata" (song), a song by Lou Bega "La Bachata", a song by Manuel Turizo; Bachata: A Social History of a Dominican ...