From the dance floors of weddings and bar mitzvahs to the Billboard Hot 100, chances are, you've enjoyed some merengue music – think about the 1998 Puerto Rican hit 'Suavemente,' which topped charts ...

From Fariana to Bad Bunny and beyond, see the riveting list below. By Jessica Roiz Assistant Editor, Latin On June 20, the official first day of summer, Karol G unleashed her first-ever merengue ...

IF THE STACCATO gallop of Dominican tambora seems especially prevalent lately, it might be because merengue is having a moment. In June, Karol G released “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” which is now ...

In recent years, merengue has become Latin pop’s secret weapon. The Dominican Republic’s signature gallop has crept into global smashes from Bad Bunny and Karol G, heralding a revival of the genre’s ...

Olga Tañón was just 19 when she was invited to audition as a vocalist for a band. A self-proclaimed "rockerita" from a young age, she assumed it was a rock band. But when she arrived, she found a ...

The popular Dominican merengue vocalist Rubby Pérez died after a roof collapsed at a popular nightclub on Tuesday night. Here's what the loss means to the vibrant Dominican merengue scene. Police in ...

The Dominican Republic is mourning the loss of merengue legend Rubby Pérez, who tragically passed away in the Jet Set nightclub collapse on April 8, 2025. His funeral services have drawn family, ...

Manuel Turizo just wants to dance. Months after the success and virality of his song “La Bachata,” the Colombian superstar is back with another Latin genre-themed single, “El Merengue.” And this time, ...

The singer of "La Bachata" and "El Merengue" is preparing to release a new album following the same instinct that took him to the top. By Jessica Roiz Assistant Editor, Latin Most people on Manuel ...