Johnny Ventura, the famed merengue pioneer and former mayor of Santo Domingo, died Wednesday at the age of 81 in the Dominican Republic. His son, Jandy Ventura, confirmed to CNN that he died after ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Dominican Republic is in mourning following the devastating roof collapse at Santo Domingo's Jet Set nightclub on April 8, 2025. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 113 individuals, ...

If you love the wonderful beat of merengue music or the sounds of Cuban rumba, you'll be happy to know they're considered worldwide cultural treasures. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Pope Francis is reportedly a tango fan -- but does the octogenarian Holy Father dance merengue? A video making the rounds on social media has fooled some into thinking that the Pope danced merengue ...