From Fariana to Bad Bunny and beyond, see the riveting list below. By Jessica Roiz Assistant Editor, Latin On June 20, the official first day of summer, Karol G unleashed her first-ever merengue ...

IF THE STACCATO gallop of Dominican tambora seems especially prevalent lately, it might be because merengue is having a moment. In June, Karol G released “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” which is now ...

Johnny Ventura, the famed merengue pioneer and former mayor of Santo Domingo, died Wednesday at the age of 81 in the Dominican Republic. His son, Jandy Ventura, confirmed to CNN that he died after ...

From the dance floors of weddings and bar mitzvahs to the Billboard Hot 100, chances are, you've enjoyed some merengue music – think about the 1998 Puerto Rican hit 'Suavemente,' which topped charts ...

Olga Tañón was just 19 when she was invited to audition as a vocalist for a band. A self-proclaimed "rockerita" from a young age, she assumed it was a rock band. But when she arrived, she found a ...

The Dominican Republic is mourning the loss of merengue legend Rubby Pérez, who tragically passed away in the Jet Set nightclub collapse on April 8, 2025. His funeral services have drawn family, ...

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NEXT month, Joseíto Mateo will celebrate his 85th birthday by doing absolutely nothing. “I don’t celebrate birthdays,” he laughs. “Why celebrate being one year closer to death?” Mateo, a traditional ...

Have you ever heard of the music and dance genre merengue? The signature dance rhythm is joyful with heavy percussion and a lively upbeat tempo. “The merengue (dance) is considered part of the ...

Turizo replaces himself at No. 1. By Pamela Bustios Sr. Charts & Data Analyst (Latin & Billboard Español) Marshmello captures his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart with “El Merengue,” ...