DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Manny Cruz, famous for his Santo Domingo ode, has just launched the catchy song intended to get everyone in tune with the FIFA U-17. Women’s World cup to be held in the Dominican Republic 16 October to 3 November 2024.

The song, titled “En la Isla” (On the Island), was unveiled on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 by FIFA and the Local Organizing Committee as part of the build-up to the highly anticipated tournament.

Accompanying the song is a vibrant music video that encapsulates the spirit and cultural exchange that will take place throughout the 20-day tournament, set to take place mostly in venues in Santo Domingo and Santiago.

The merengue pop track, co-written by Daniel Santacruz, Elizabeth Mena, and Manny Cruz himself, and produced by Antonio González, is a captivating blend of rhythm and passion, perfectly reflecting the Dominican spirit and the excitement of the...