Composers such as Luis Enrique Martinez and Luis Angel Pastor were successful in recording and distributing vallenato merengue while concurrently pushing cultural pride. Luis Enrique Martinez also known as the 1973 king of vallenato‚ composed many vallenato songs including some in the merengue style. He recorded and released a song titled La Botelita which featured many other well-known artist (Smithsonian Folkway‚ 13) This song was recorded for entertainment purposes and even though it did not reach
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When you ask somebody where they from and they answer Dominican Republic‚ the first thing that comes to mind is the beach‚ spanish food‚ and their worldwide known music that truly identifies them: bachata. Bachata is a very popular type music‚ now known among all Latinos in the United States. Bachata comes from the bars and brothels of Santo Domingo and it still stands strong after more than 40 years. However‚ this music was not accepted in the Dominican Republic until about ten years ago. Bachata
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The term Latin American as used here encompasses the Americas south of the United States‚ as well as the entire Caribbean. The musics of this vast area are perhaps most efficiently discussed in terms of ethnic components--European (especially Iberian)‚ Amerindian‚ African‚ and mestizo ("mixed" or acculturated). Amerindian Background During the colonial period in Latin America (16th-19th century) many Amerindian populations were decimated‚ and much traditional Amerindian musical culture was destroyed
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economic‚ and military activities‚ but got involve with his people through music. His favorite genre was merengue. With that said‚ the development of bachata was severely influenced because of him‚ even if it did not develop until after his death (Hernandez). His love for merengue was a bit extreme when he established merengue as the country’s national music; therefore if one did not dance merengue was not Dominican. In result‚ he repressed all type of music that had African characteristics. Many factors
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the Dominican Republic in 1844 Music * The music of the Dominican Republic is known primarily for merengue‚ though bachata‚ salsa and other forms are also popular. * Merengue is a musical genre native to the Dominican Republic. * Swift beats from güira or maracas percussion sections‚ and drums such as the tambora. * The accordion is also common‚ and is mostly heard in merengue típico. * Other instruments influences by Cuban son and mambo music frequently include a piano‚ saxophone
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accordion‚ the guacharaca and box (small goat leather drum). The rhythms or musical airs of the vallenato are the paseo‚ merengue‚ puya‚ son and tambora. Vallenato is not a ballroom dance‚ it is closely linked with the Colombian idiosyncrasy. Vallenato has not developed as a spectacle for those who see it‚ but for who dance it. Its steps are close related to salsa and merengue movements. The Salsa is one of the most popular social dancing in Latin America. It is a dance for couples. It is originated
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boasts nearly 1‚000 miles (1‚609 km) of coastline‚ 250 miles (402 km) of the world’s top beaches‚ magnificent resorts and hotels‚ and a variety of sports‚ recreation and entertainment options. Here you can dance to the pulse pounding thrill of the merengue‚ renew in our luxurious and diverse accommodations‚ explore ancient relics of centuries past‚ delight in delicious Dominican
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the traditional music and the features of other countries and area. It creates its own unique style. Caribbean Music absorbed African music Percussion Music. The Caribbean can make good use of drums and other strong beat instruments. Samba‚Rumba‚ Merengue‚ Reggae‚Calypso‚ and Soca are also relate to the African dancing. Therefore‚ vigorous music is one of important Caribbean Music Characteristics. Because of the the effect on the west side‚ Caribbean Music always has a strong Latin style‚ which makes
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fun to listen to but we never heard them. I’m sure everyone had at least heard of this type of music‚ which is very popular. This type of music is Hip-Hop! Other popular types of music include Kuduro‚ Semba‚ Kizomba‚ and the Merengue even though many people know the Merengue comes from Dominican Republic. The population of Angola is 18‚565‚269 people although they didn’t have a census since the early 1970s. 67.4% of the people are literate and can read or write. The official language of Angola is Portuguese and
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salsa‚ merengue‚ mambo and martial arts. Squats and lunges are also included. Zumba Fitness‚ an organization that sells Zumba videos and products‚ does not charge licensing fees to gyms or fitness centers. Approximately 14 million people take weekly Zumba classes in over 140‚000 locations across more than 185 countries. Origin In the 1990s‚ Beto Perez forgot his tape of aerobics music for a class he was teaching. He went to his car‚ listened to music – consisting of traditional salsa and merengue music
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