Bachata Definition
Not all styles of music receive much airplay on the radio. One example is Bachata, a music genre and style of dance that is similar to the Merengue.
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Definition
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The definition of the word "bachata" is similar to the phrase "racous party."
Genre
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Bachata music is similar to the Blues. According to 17dances.com, "The bachata is sometimes referred to as the blues music of the Dominican Republic. The tempo is usually slow and the lyrics are usually sad.
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Origin
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Bachata music and dance originated in the Dominican Republic. It was usually played at village parties that included food and drink.
History
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Bachata has been performed in brothels, bars, and parties in Santo Domingo. Because of its risqué past, bachata was not accepted or respected by most people until the early 1990's.
Instrument
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guitar The instrument used in bachata music is the guitar.
Example of Bachata
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Recorded in 1961, "Borracho de amor" and "Que será de mi" by José Manuel Calderón are considered to be the first Bachata singles.
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References
- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Mercedes Ramirez Guerrero Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Steve Burke
