What is Bachata

 

Bachata

 

The word “Bachata” means ‘Party’ or ‘Social Gathering’.

 

In the beginning Bachata was associated with parties and so Bachata related to this meaning was considered ‘a way of life, instead of Music or Dance’.

 

 

HistoryBachata Instructors Muffing and Becky

 

Bachata emerged in the 1920’s and was closely associated with poor migrants living in the rural areas of Repiblica Dominicana.

 

This dance was considered crude, vulgar and too musically rustic to join the mainstream musical landscape.

 

The reputation of Bachata deteriorated as the lyrics in the songs included drinking and womanizing and was associated with unacceptable behavior.

 

However Bachata has since evolved and with the addition of other instruments and various artists including the most popular the Bolero style.

 

“The word Bolero can be characterized by slow tempo, emotional style and romantic words.

 

Bachata is now embraced by all of the Dominican Society and now worldwide.

 

 

Music

 

“Mùsica de amargue”

“Music of the Bitter Souls”

 

The Bachata music has incorporated several changes and refined itself in its 40-plus years, it has many different meanings.

 

Bachata music is a Dominican style, with Cuban and Caribbean influences. Just like any other typical Latin music, it was born and grew up among the poorest social classes.

 

Bachata Bolero – Slow tempo, emotional style with romantic words.

Cabaret Bachata – related to social rejection, essentially rough.

 

There are also many other genres.

 

Check out this Bachata video with Muffin & Donna!!!!