Arroz Con Beans

When I heard Regreso el Jefe I immediately recognized his work, though I didn’t know who he was. I can’t figure out how to say it other than- I recognize some artists’ particular swing as easily as I could recognize a face. I love Alberto Ringo Martinez’ work as well as that of Orlando Santana. [...]

Merengue tipico/perico ripiao Merengue Bomba Merengue Bomba de Puerto Rico Is that Tony Tun Tun “El Moreno”? This video sucks, but I love the song Luna Llena MerenHouse & Merenegue HipHop Hip Hop Ripiao Merencumbia Bachatarengue Merengueton

I love this stuff. One day I’ll write a little about it- the origins, the way it differs musically from other merengue and how it is danced differently. But I did that and in depth 7 years ago and um,hell, I lost all the files!! So, lets just go to some of my fave merengue bomba [...]

A blast from the past! Grupo Karis made yet another comeback in ‘07 with Los 4 Fantasticos. Its good to see them back on the scene. Interestingly enough I don’t find merengue bomba at all dated, it doesn’t sound like old 80’s and 90’s music to me. Most of the merengueros I know are [...]

Ah, back in the day!! Happy times, dancing every friday and saturday from 10pm till 3 am. Here are some of the club jams that kept people on the dance floor! A note- many of the Puerto Rican mega merengue groups were really 4 singers backed by the same damned band,lol. Well, I don’t know, but [...]