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Traditional bachata

Traditional bachata is a music genre that emerged in Dominican Republic. It is usually classed as a form of bachata. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Traditional bachata

Traditional bachata is a music genre that emerged in Dominican Republic. It is usually classed as a form of bachata.

Typical instrumentation includes acoustic guitar and bongo.

From Wikipedia

Traditional bachata is a subgenre of bachata music genre.

It refers to the acoustic style of bachata that was popular in the Dominican Republic from the 1960s until about 1990. For most of that period, bachata was performed with two nylon-string guitars (often with fishing line for string), an acoustic upright bass or marimbula, maracas, and bongo drum. Towards the end of the 1980s, Blas Duran and other bachata artists began to perform with electric guitar, and replaced the maracas with the güira. The new style that took root is referred to as modern bachata.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Traditional bachata?

Traditional bachata is a music genre that emerged in Dominican Republic. It is usually classed as a form of bachata.

Where and when did Traditional bachata originate?

Traditional bachata originated in Dominican Republic.

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