Bachata

What stands out is the diversity of styles, from such familiar hitmakers as Gloria Estefan and Los Lobos, to the silky falsetto sounds of "Bachata" stars Aventura, to the rhythm of Sheila E., the artistry of Jose Feliciano, and the energy and magnetism of Marc Anthony, who gets the crowd on its feet with I Need to Know.

Critic's Corner Thursday 2009

To anyone skeptical about the very idea of a good book being written that is so self-consciously made up of words, I would suggest beginning with the last section, called "Bachata"; it may not work, but there is almost nothing in what precedes that one really needs to know in order to make one's way….

That Kind of Novel Fernandez, Henry C. 1972

Ten years ago no-one would have bet on a three-night sold out show at Madison Square Garden featuring a fairly unknown and not-so-popular genre: Bachata.

Lili Gil: Four Business Lessons from Bachata King Romeo Santos Lili Gil 2012

Bachata has now gained commercial viability after young groups like Aventura and recent collaborations by music giants like Juan Luis Guerra, Maná, Shakira and even Usher, have elevated its relevancy to new levels of cross-over inclusion!

Lili Gil: Four Business Lessons from Bachata King Romeo Santos Lili Gil 2012

After leaving the successful group, Romeo didn't deviate from his Dominican and Bachata origins; instead he worked to make it better, more relevant and more appealing with mixes of R&B, sprinkles of English and lyrics that resonate to the core of Latino emotions.

Lili Gil: Four Business Lessons from Bachata King Romeo Santos Lili Gil 2012

The genre's overwhelming success was certainly made clear during this weekend's sold-out show at the Garden featuring Romeo Santos, also known as the king of Bachata.

Lili Gil: Four Business Lessons from Bachata King Romeo Santos Lili Gil 2012

Bachata is a genre of music that began in the Dominican and has captivated Latin America and the rest of the world with tales of romance and heartbreak, and a sensual form of dance that accompanies it.

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Singer-songwriter Guerra won Grammys for best album of the year, best contemporary tropical album for A Son de Guerra as well as best tropical song for "Bachata en Fukuoko."

Camila, Guerra Win Big at Latin Grammys 2010

Singer-songwriter Guerra won Grammys for best album of the year, best contemporary tropical album for A Son de Guerra as well as best tropical song for "Bachata en Fukuoko."

Camila, Guerra Win Big at Latin Grammys 2010

Dubbed the "King of Bachata," Mr. de la Amargue's music drips with passion and romance, as illustrated by his 2009 release, "Mi Regreso."

A Weekend of Blues, Bachata and Americana 2010