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Dominican Music
I see that this thread line took a turn last night towards Salsa, or what is considered to be Salsa today. If I may, a quick little history lesson for those interested. The new world order types may learn a thing or two, but are probably not interested. Such is life today.
Salsa, while today undeniably known for it's Puerto Rican influences and contributions, which later spread to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and most of Latin America over, had it's root origins in Cuba. Before the term "salsa" was coined, it was known as "The Cuban Sound". This "sound" which became very popular in the late 1950's/early 1960's became muted in parts of the globe due to the actions of one Fidel Castro. I will spare the music listeners this tale, and you can figure out or research the rest on your own time.
While historically known for it's merengues and bachatas, salsa does have a very important Dominican within it's history. Arguably, the most influential person ever to this genre. This man was responsible for the formation of Fania Records, along with compiling The Fania All Stars in the late 1960's, considered to be the best Latin Music performers in the world at that period of time. The Fania All Stars at one point or another contained the following members:
Rubén Blades, Jimmy Bosch, Willie Colón, Edwin Tito Asencio, Alfredo de la Fé, Larry Harlow, Pupi Legarreta, Papo Lucca, Nicky Marrero, Ismael Miranda, Adalberto Santiago, Andy Montañez, Roberto Roena, Bobby Valentín, Luigi Texidor, Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela, Reynaldo Jorge, Eddie Montalvo, Isidro Infante, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe, Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez, Yomo Toro, Cheo Feliciano, Santos Colón, Orestes Vilató, Barry Rogers, Ray Maldonado, Juancito Torres, Rey Ramos, Roberto Rodríguez, Ismael Quintana, Justo Bentancourt, Sal Cuevas, Leopoldo Pineda, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, and Eddie Benitez.
All legends of the genre, who owe it to this one man with a vision of not just the Cuban Sound, but rather "The Caribbean Sound, Salsa".
This man was born in Santiago de los Caballeros, RD.
His name is Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping. Better known as, Mr. Johnny Pacheco.
Salsa, while today undeniably known for it's Puerto Rican influences and contributions, which later spread to Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and most of Latin America over, had it's root origins in Cuba. Before the term "salsa" was coined, it was known as "The Cuban Sound". This "sound" which became very popular in the late 1950's/early 1960's became muted in parts of the globe due to the actions of one Fidel Castro. I will spare the music listeners this tale, and you can figure out or research the rest on your own time.
While historically known for it's merengues and bachatas, salsa does have a very important Dominican within it's history. Arguably, the most influential person ever to this genre. This man was responsible for the formation of Fania Records, along with compiling The Fania All Stars in the late 1960's, considered to be the best Latin Music performers in the world at that period of time. The Fania All Stars at one point or another contained the following members:
Rubén Blades, Jimmy Bosch, Willie Colón, Edwin Tito Asencio, Alfredo de la Fé, Larry Harlow, Pupi Legarreta, Papo Lucca, Nicky Marrero, Ismael Miranda, Adalberto Santiago, Andy Montañez, Roberto Roena, Bobby Valentín, Luigi Texidor, Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela, Reynaldo Jorge, Eddie Montalvo, Isidro Infante, Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Héctor Lavoe, Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez, Yomo Toro, Cheo Feliciano, Santos Colón, Orestes Vilató, Barry Rogers, Ray Maldonado, Juancito Torres, Rey Ramos, Roberto Rodríguez, Ismael Quintana, Justo Bentancourt, Sal Cuevas, Leopoldo Pineda, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, and Eddie Benitez.
All legends of the genre, who owe it to this one man with a vision of not just the Cuban Sound, but rather "The Caribbean Sound, Salsa".
This man was born in Santiago de los Caballeros, RD.
His name is Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping. Better known as, Mr. Johnny Pacheco.
Now, the argument could be made that these artists and musicians would have eventually found their own way, but then again.....the era was different. Fania Records, headed by Johnny Pacheco paved the road for some of these early superstars of the genre, by signing them to contracts when there were none to be had. Not bad for a guy born in Santiago de los Caballeros, RD.
Enjoy the music. Enjoy your Sunday.
Enjoy the music. Enjoy your Sunday.
No mas "frias"???
Perhaps not the "cultural stand point" expected when this "Dominican, or spanish language music" thread was originally requested.
Certainly reflects a large part of the "culture" down here in Shangri-La today. Look how quickly it made it into this thread, not to mention it's prevalance throughout the DR.
I prefer this to "El Alfa"
I don't know much about music, but just by looking at the videos published here: men, men and more men.
And if a street poster advertises a new concert you are 90% likely to see a fat guy with a guitar.
Thank you guys, you won't get my penny.
And if a street poster advertises a new concert you are 90% likely to see a fat guy with a guitar.
Thank you guys, you won't get my penny.