Bachata

Bachata is a genre of Latin American music characterized by its distinctive rhythm, typically in 4/4 time with a strong emphasis on the second and third beats, and often featuring romantic, melancholic lyrics. Originating in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s, bachata evolved from traditional folk music, incorporating elements of bolero, son, and merengue. The genre gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, particularly among working-class communities, as a expression of love, heartache, and everyday life. Bachata's cultural significance lies in its raw emotional intensity, poetic lyrics, and the way it reflects the struggles and hopes of the Dominican people. With its fusion of traditional and modern styles, bachata has influenced and been influenced by other genres, such as salsa, reggaeton, and Latin pop. Notable for its soulful, heartfelt vocals and the prominent use of the güira, tambora, and guitar, bachata has become a staple of Latin music, with its unique blend of traditional roots and contemporary sensibilities captivating audiences worldwide.

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ARIA VEGA
Alex Bueno
Alex Rios
Alexas Lucio
Angel Lopez
Angi Fire
Barry B
Bayriton
Bebefinn en Español
Benja Valencia
Bernie Rosa
Bruno Castro
Candelita
Chino El Gorila
Chris Lebron
Christian Alicea
Chus Santana
Chusi
DJ RAFA DO PR
Debi Nova
Delgao
Deyco
Diego Narvaez
Donaty
Dylan Carbone
ELENA ROSE
Edu Requejo
El Arroyo Pa
El Blachy
El Cata
Ele A
Elyssa Figueroa
Enol
Eric Chacón
Fino la Voz del Romance
Fran C
G Face
Gaitanes
Grupo Asere
Guanuche
HALÉ
HDR
Heredero
JEYSON
JJ Fuentes
Jabriell
Jay Roxxx
Jay Vázquez
Jaz
Jean Carlos Quintero
Joelii
Johnny Rivera
Joshua Josué
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Julio Ade
Kairo La Sinfonia
LEVELSANTANA
La Banda Gorda
La Chica del Cumpleaños
La S
Laura Maré
Laura Sofía
Lewis Somes
Lopez
Los Del Ki Records
Los Money Makers
Los Morales
Los Rumberos
Los del 7
MORENITA
Malalata
Manny Manuel
Mario Cola
Maxi Alvarez
Menor Richard
Miguel Bueno
Naicok
Nueva H
Oswaldo_NR
Proyecto Santhía
Rike Music
Sanchz
Sebastián Emilio Alvarez Parafita
Secretto
Sergio George
Servando
Sofia Castro
Super Joell
Taanga Producciones
Tayko
Thyan V
Toño Rosario
Tropical Panamá
Valentino Merlo
Vicente Garcia
Vivi K
Yoskar Sarante
Yuriel Es Musica
Zaider
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Romeo Santos
Aventura
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Prince Royce
Un Poco de Ruido
Lewis Somes
Valentino Merlo
ELENA ROSE
La K'onga
R.K.M & Ken-Y
Ken-Y
Nueva H
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LOS 4F
CDobleta
Chris Lebron
Jandy Feliz
Adrian L Santos
Monchy & Alexandra
Fran C
Anthony Santos
Vicente Garcia
Peipper
El Mago Y La Nueva
Bryan Martínez
Zacarias Ferreira
The Academy: Segunda Misión
Los Legendarios
Raulin Rodriguez
Héctor Acosta "El Torito"
Samuel G
Gringo Bamba
Mandale Flow
Judy Santos
Luis Mexia
Nysix Music
Frank Reyes
Luis Vargas
Secretto
Xtreme
De Parranda
Bayriton
Donaty
Pablo Mas
Linton
Phontana
Tropical Panamá
Angel Lopez
Nico Valdi
Leslie Grace
Mistel Kind
Los Dorados
Jhonny Rivera
Maffio
Margarita
Luis Miguel Del Amargue
Ernesto Losa
Alex Bueno
RIZA
Lirow
Rabito
Heredero
MEL GRANDA
Tonny Tun Tun
Ms. Ambar
Grupo Extra
El Chaval de la Bachata
LA NUEVA ESCUELA
El Cata
Gringo
Tobal Mj
Teodoro Reyes
Mr. Naisgai
Nico Hernández
Joe Veras
Enol
Elvis Martinez
Los Rumberos
Yoskar Sarante
Latinnites Music
Toby Love
La Colectiva Élite
Ele A
Taanga Producciones
Pascal
Toño Rosario
Daniel Santacruz
Albany
Kadec Santa Anna
Elio Leiros
Sergio Torres
Cosmazul
Luis Vega
Menor Richard
Limi-T 21
DerekVinci
El Blachy
Luis Diseminado
El High
JEYSON