But more unvarnished versions of merengue típico have made their comeback, too, largely reinvigorated by the advent of dembow, the hyperfast rhythm and the Dominican Republic’s most reliable ...

Rubby Pérez was a celebrated merengue music figure known for his powerful voice and dynamic performances. His contributions to the genre have left an indelible mark on the Dominican culture.

The day-long event on Bloomfield Avenue featured music and booths showcasing South and Central American traditions.

The day-long event on Bloomfield Avenue featured music and booths showcasing South and Central American traditions.

Ventura, who won a Latin Grammy for best merengue album, was recognized for modernizing the Dominican style of music and dance..

Rubby Perez dreamed of becoming a baseball player as a child in the Dominican Republic, but a traffic accident led him to become one of merengue music's most recognizable voices.