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Merengue
Everything published on Viyolens under Merengue — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The History of Merengue
From a 1850s Cibao dance hall to Elvis Crespo on international radio: the real story of how merengue became the Dominican Republic's defining export.
Merengue for Newcomers: Where to Start
No gatekeeping, no theory required first: a genuinely practical way into merengue, starting with the songs rather than the history.
A Beginner's Guide to Merengue
The Dominican Republic's national music and dance, unpacked: where merengue came from, the instruments that define it, and how to start telling its styles apart.