Musical Genre

Bachata

A romantic music genre that originated in the Dominican Republic in the early 20th century.

Cultural Significance

Once considered music of the lower classes, Bachata emerged from rural bars and became a symbol of Dominican identity, expressing themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and romantic love.

Historical Context

Developed in the countryside and marginalized urban neighborhoods of the Dominican Republic during the 1960s, gaining mainstream acceptance only in the 1990s.