The Similarities Between Dominican Food And Music
Many people say they can’t live without the internet, their video games, or television. But there are two things that come to my mind first, food and music. They are both rousing, exotic, good for the soul, stress relievers, joyous, and are both comforting. Food and music connect us to different cultures and experiences. And I want to invite you to get a sneak peak of the Dominican food and music, which will not only make your mouth water but also make you want to dance a little in your seat.
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According to EveryCulture.com,”70 percent of the people are affected by poverty and unemployment is high. Throughout history, the economy has been based on the production and export of sugar. Sugarcane is still a big cash …show more content…
“According to an often quoted anecdote, merengue originated in 1844, the year that the Dominican Republic was founded, to satirize a Dominican soldier named Tomas Torres who had abandoned his station during the Battle of Talanquera in the war of Independence”(Temple University). The word “Bachata” means “to party” or “social meeting”. Its meaning came to place in the beautiful city and capital of Santo Domingo. But it’s true meaning isn’t meant to be described as a genre or dance but as a way of life. As people go to visit and try to understand the music they will learn more about the people. “actual bands have the mission of giving back to the people what in fact belonged to them in a first place. This is the main aim of important groups such as the group Aventura” (elgrupoaventura).
Some other notable artists known for their bachata are Hector Acosta, Juan Luis Guerra, Frank Reyes, Raulin Rodriguez, and Anthony Santos. But the most famous group would be Aventura, also known as “ King of Bachata”. Aventura was founded in New York in 1999. The members of the group are Romeo, Lenny, Max and Henry Santos. Their music is very popular because they mix their music with hip-hop,pop, R&B, and some rock, addition to the bachata. Bachata in the Dominican Republic started off as a bitter type of music but it has progressed to a more romantic type of
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According to EveryCulture.com,”70 percent of the people are affected by poverty and unemployment is high. Throughout history, the economy has been based on the production and export of sugar. Sugarcane is still a big cash …show more content…
“According to an often quoted anecdote, merengue originated in 1844, the year that the Dominican Republic was founded, to satirize a Dominican soldier named Tomas Torres who had abandoned his station during the Battle of Talanquera in the war of Independence”(Temple University). The word “Bachata” means “to party” or “social meeting”. Its meaning came to place in the beautiful city and capital of Santo Domingo. But it’s true meaning isn’t meant to be described as a genre or dance but as a way of life. As people go to visit and try to understand the music they will learn more about the people. “actual bands have the mission of giving back to the people what in fact belonged to them in a first place. This is the main aim of important groups such as the group Aventura” (elgrupoaventura).
Some other notable artists known for their bachata are Hector Acosta, Juan Luis Guerra, Frank Reyes, Raulin Rodriguez, and Anthony Santos. But the most famous group would be Aventura, also known as “ King of Bachata”. Aventura was founded in New York in 1999. The members of the group are Romeo, Lenny, Max and Henry Santos. Their music is very popular because they mix their music with hip-hop,pop, R&B, and some rock, addition to the bachata. Bachata in the Dominican Republic started off as a bitter type of music but it has progressed to a more romantic type of