About Bachata
Bachata is a music genre that emerged in Dominican Republic in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of dance music, tropical music and music of the Dominican Republic. Its influences include bolero.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Maite Perroni, Khea, Juan Luis Guerra, Aventura and Romeo Santos.
Bachata has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Traditional bachata.
From Wikipedia
Bachata is a genre of music that evolved in the Dominican Republic in the 20th century. It contains elements of European (mainly Spanish music), indigenous Taino and African musical elements, representing the cultural diversity of the Dominican population. A form of dance, bachata, also developed with the music.
In the 1990s bachata's instrumentation changed from the nylon string Spanish guitar and maracas of traditional bachata to the electric steel string and guira of modern bachata. Bachata further transformed in the 21st century with the creation of urban bachata styles by bands such as Monchy y Alexandra and Aventura. These new modern styles of bachata became an international phenomenon, and today bachata is one of the most popular styles of Latin music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Bachata.
Key artists
- Maite Perroni
- Khea
- Juan Luis Guerra
- Aventura
- Romeo Santos
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Bachata?
Bachata is a music genre that emerged in Dominican Republic in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of dance music, tropical music and music of the Dominican Republic. Its influences include bolero.
Where and when did Bachata originate?
Bachata originated in Dominican Republic in the 1960s.
Who are famous Bachata artists?
Maite Perroni, Khea, Juan Luis Guerra, Aventura and Romeo Santos.