Dominican Republic Typical Music

Typical Music In Dominican Republic

Music is very important in the Dominican way of life. It is said that Dominican children can dance before they can walk. Everywhere you go in the country can be heard some type of music. Be it Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton.and now Merengue de Calle. Here in Dominican Republic as soon as there is music is seems that there is always someone dancing along. Even when a car passes playing music you can see someone in the street doing a little dance step to the passing music. It is contagious. You will find in no time that you may be doing the same little dance moves as the Dominicans because the music makes you want to get up and move. This is one of the many reasons we love our country!

These pictures are the traditional dancers of Dominican Republic. These style dancers put on exhibitions throughout the country. They are enjoyable to watch with their traditional clothing and smiling faces.

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Thanks Lenin for the pictures!

There are many outdoor concerts held in Santo Domingo. Some of the places are at the park near the Obelisco Macho on the Malecon and also Avenida del Puerto Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó, near the river Ozama at the ferry stop. There are also free out door concerts held at Plaza Espania every Friday and Saturday in Colonial Zone. Every Sunday night listen to some local talent and dance under the stars at the Ruinas del Monasterio de San Francisco. This is also free and it is a great time! So come on and enjoy the music, dancing, people and drink. All done by the light of the moon.

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Street musicians are a normal site in the Colonial Zone area and elsewhere throughout the country of Dominican Republic. If you see them playing in a restaurant or walking the streets give them $100 pesos to play you a few songs. You can just sit back and enjoy the original entertainment along with all the people around you. Maybe even dance to the song. These musicians love entertaining you and watching you enjoy yourself and you'll also be helping them out with your donation.

Watch the video below I took in Parque Colon. Note the passer by lady had to stop and dance a little with the guia (that is the metal tube type thing with little bumps) player.

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Musicians in Colon Park playing musica tipica / typical music of Dominican Republic. Watch the video above to hear them play.

Tahlia Ft Anthony "Romeo" Santos) - "No,No,No"

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The Premios Juventud (Youth Awards). The winners are announced on the Univision Network. Differing from the other awards shows this show recognizes popularity in the area of film, music, sports, fashion and pop culture. Winners are picked by voting on line at Univision.com.

This song was sung live at the Premios Juventud Awards in 2006

Many Dominican singers use catch phrases in their songs. You can get their music from iTunes. Click the link

Alex Bueno - "Ayyy, Dio mio"

Sergio Vargas - “¡Villa!” “¡Villa!”

Johnny Ventura - “Oye, que rico mami”

Hermanos Rosario - ¡Bomba mi hermano!

El Jeffrey - “Averao como el burro e´ Chucho”

Eddy Herrera - “Bobí, bobí”, ¡Hay... papá! y “Sabroso negra”

Fernando Villalona - “¡Esoooo!”

Kinito - “Su amigo, su amigo"

Zacarias Ferreira - "Zacarias Ferreira, para te"

Ruby Perez - "Me voy"