Merengue is one of the fastest, funniest and most cheerful music genre.
The genre is one of the most popular for parties and gatherings. Although loved by many Caribbean countries, merengue is originally from the Dominican Republic.
Despite having roots from the colonial era, it did not begin to expand until the mid-19 century. Although regarded, at first, as country music, it soon arrived at urban centers, thanks to the accordion’s musical structure and composer Francisco “Nico” Lora, one of the fathers of the genre.
“There are various theories why it has the name it has,” said Ricardo Cañas, a Mexican historiographer. “According to some, this is because of the light and frivolous dance. To some, the short and precise rhythms look like the whipping of the whites of the egg-based dessert that shares its name.”