Dominican musician Joan Soriano, also known as the Duke of Bachata, is set to perform on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. at Zankel Hall in New York City.
Joan Soriano has played an essential role in popularizing grassroots bachata, the African- and Spanish-based soul music of the Dominican Republic. Sometimes called the “Dominican blues,” bachata’s feelings range from romantic to heartbreak and despair.
Representing a new generation of roots bachata, Soriano preserves the classic styles of Dominican music while modernizing it with contemporary influences. In this concert, he is accompanied by a five-piece band that features guitars, bass, and Latin percussion.
Soriano’s most recent recording is Me Decidí (Iaso Records).
Author: World Music Central News Room
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