Merengue
By Padraig Shay
Merengue
Merengue is a type of music and dance. Merengue originated from Dominican Republic. Rafael Trujillo ( was the dictator of Dominican Republic) made Merengue the national dance and music in the Dominican Republic.
*Characteristics of Music*
Musicians
Fernando Villalona, Juan Luis Guerra, Eddy Herrera, Toño Rosario & Los Hermanos Rosario and much more.
Instruments
Accordion, Bass Guitar, Güira, Tambora, Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Congas, Trombone and Tuba.
Dance
When you dance, you're close to your partner. It is considered a Latin American kind of dance.
Music Today
All age groups listen to Merengue.