There have been numerous contributions to the history of Merengue that I personally think have been taken for granted by Dominicans in positions to make sure that
such thing doesn't happen, I'm talking about powerful people within the Merengue Industry.
(The "Merengue Industry", the one that rose to high levels in the 80s).
When I mentioned "contributions" made to Merengue as a whole, I'm referring to musical works made by people like Manuel Tejada, Ramon Orlando, Bonnie Cepeda (inconsistent, but always brilliant), Juan Valdez, etc. and many, many more people who added their grain of sand from many angles.
As part of our self-imposed commitment with Merengue (known as El Ritmo Patrio De Quisqueya)we'll use this blog (among other things) to explain in words, to dissect the musical and lyrical content of some of the works where the above-mentioned artists display their gifts in the shape of MERENGUE well made, long lasting, and the one still with a future.
We mean "future" in a bigger way...the world should know more about MERENGUE as a musical art form.
We are ready to start revealing anecdotes that took place in the world of Merengue and Los Merengueros.
I'm also planning to write about cool stuff that could shed some light in terms of how people have perceived (and are going to perceive, from now on) a specific Merengue song once we write about it.
I'm ready to share what I know about some memorable musicians who have shaped the international landscape with music made in a caribbean island.
Our motto is MERENGUE FOR EVER!!!
Let's start pushing in that direction by starting at the beginning.
Let's count our blessings and let's value what we have.
Which is a whole lot.
Remember this: Oye/Abre Tus Ojos/Mira Hacia Arriba/
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