In the 80s, this Merengue Band called "La Gran Manzana" (The Big Apple) introduced a Merengue style that evolved and gained fans in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, South America and many cities in the U.S., mostly in New York.
The band was directed by pianist/arranger/singer Henry Hierro and Lead Singer Victor Roque. We remember them in all NYC night clubs looking as the most elegant and expensive-looking band of their time.
The band manager and mentor was the late impresario Leonardo Morantin. This song is titled "Mentirosa" from their 2nd album edited in 1985.
This was the 1st song from La Gran Manzana to get airplay in the DR, the one that ignited the fame they still have, even after the band went through changes and the leaders separated.
La Gran Manzana certainly made some good Merengue For Ever!!!
Enjoy:
MERENGUE FOR EVER!!!
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