Bachata

Like for example there is Quebradita, bachata, corridos, and cumbias. These are just some of the dances that I know, but I am sure there are many more. Quebradita is a style that is very energetic. This type of dancing is typically danced in couples, but can be danced as a single as well and

From where I come from in the Dominican Republic, music plays a big role in the lives of the people. The cultures of music in the country have grown and redefined its African and European roots from into modern eras with more social, and cultural celebrations that vary throughout the different cities and small towns of the island. I grew up in a household made out of three artists that express and display their artistic skills through music and carnaval costumes and masks that they wear every year

Through out parties and special events, a variety of dances such as Bachata, Salsa, Choque, and Merengue has shown me that Hispanic dancing requires swift movement and coordination. My family has placed dancing on a very high pedestal. Each culture in my community has a great deal of importance, I look forward to learn from

was played at the same tempo as the last piece. The melody, dynamics, and key were identical to the last song as well. A song called Mi bendicion by the famous Luis Guerra was preformed next. I believe the composer described the performance as a bachata. It was a romantic song that Guerra wrote in dedication to his wife. The song was played in forte since it was still a very loud performance. But this time the trombones played long legato notes. The drums just maintained a steady beat while the trombones

Europe and South Africa and fell under the influence of Cuban musicians. In Afro-Peruvian countries, the criollo music developed. Brazil saw the development of the samba as Guadeloupe and Martinique created the beguine. In the Dominican Republic, the bachata gained popularity while the merengue was nationalized and the people of Santo Domingo popularized the bolero. The 1930s saw the introduction of swing and gospel music to the United States. In the 1940s, calypso became a part of Caribbean music. In

Lyrics and rhythm pass through me as the beat speeds up. Lyrics of a language that not many people know of. However, one understands what they say and is consumed within those words. My parents immigrated to this country to seek better opportunities for my brother and I. It was difficult for my father to find any job he could just to send over some money to my mother in Peru. My father is truly an inspiration to me. All his life, he was told that he could not surpass obstacles to become successful

of cars that the customers owned. I also noticed that right in front of the store, there were women selling mangoes with hot sauce, Atól de Elote (a central American corn beverage) and Taquitos. When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was the Bachata music playing in the background, which is a type of Latin music genre coming from the Dominican Republic. I noticed that the majority of the products sold were from Latin American countries and were also less

been molded by. I am wholeheartedly a result of the environment I was raised up in, however, I am also proudly a deviation of the ambiance of the Western Bronx. As I step out of my building, the obnoxious slam of Domino pieces hitting tables and Bachata music blasting from cars infiltrates the aura of Marble Hill. This was a typical day in 228th Street’s tightknit community. As a Dominican, we are constantly making the best out of the difficult cards we are dealt. We, Dominicans, come here for a

Latin American music is a very popular form of music. Latin American music is a mixture of different cultures. The Latin American music is a mixture of different Latin areas countries such as Mexico, Central America, and portions of South America. It contains different blends from the Native American, African and European people. History Latin American music derived from the settlement of Christopher Columbus. The mixture of musical culture. This new settlement began with the history of language

In America there’s different types of labels that people consider themselves for example Hispanic, Latina Chicana, or Mexican American. The way I consider myself is being a Hispanic, immigrant and paisa and having a minority meaning that us has Hispanic people we have a less amount of Latinos and every state. A reason why identity is important is because some people may see you like a different type of person they may think you are Chicano, Chicana, or Latino when you are really considering yourself