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Merengue Alegre

Joaquín Díaz
Merengue Alegre The music and dance of merengue originated in the Dominican Republic in the 19th century. Initially merengue was a rural form that was considered unsophisticated and was out of favor with the upper classes. As the result of a political decree in the 1940s, however, it was “dressed up” and became the Dominican Republic’s national dance. This collection features Dominican Joaquín Díaz on diatonic accordion and vocals playing traditional and original merengue music. “Homenaje a San Pedro” is his salute to baseball players Pedro Guerrero, Jorge Bell, and Sammy Sosa, some of the people who were born in his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris.

Track Listing

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Vamos A Bailar Joaquín Díaz 06:20
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Una Mañana De Abril Joaquín Díaz 04:15
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Palo Bonito Joaquín Díaz 03:34
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Auténtico Merengue Joaquín Díaz 04:48
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Bachata Sentimental Joaquín Díaz 03:05
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Caña Brava Joaquín Díaz 04:57
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Navidad sin Mi Madre Joaquín Díaz 04:31
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Los Ritmos Oficiales Joaquín Díaz 05:20
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Merengue Alegre Joaquín Díaz 04:32
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Me La Pusieron Difícil Joaquín Díaz 03:53
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La Chiflera Joaquín Díaz 04:28
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Las Tres Muchachas de Don Pancho Joaquín Díaz 05:20
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Homenaje A San Pedro Joaquín Díaz 04:45