Library for Bachata History & Culture

 Books:

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Articles

articles from our blog

Articles from iAso Records

iAso records

Head on over to their website and click the music and dance tab to find a wealth of resources to learn about Bachata musicians, history, and dancing.

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articles from other writers

Dominican Bachata: Moving from el Campo to the Garden
by Deborah Pacini Hernandez

 

Bonao, written by Kuriko La JapoMana

If you’re traveling to DR for Bachata, this article is a must read.

Colmado - A Dominican’s Sanctuary, written by Kuriko La JapoMana

A History of Dominican Music in the United States

Dominican Music, an open-source digital platform


Podcasts:

Videos:

Adam Taub’s Documentary films & clips from the island

Adam Taub, filmmaker

Adam Taub’s videos tell the story of Bachata and Dominican Culture.

Click here to watch all his videos.


interviews: the history of modern bachata dancing

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