What is Merenhouse music?
Merenhouse, merenrap or electronic merengue is a hip hop music style formed by blending Dominican merengue music with rap, dancehall reggae and hip hop. The mix of Latin music, house music and dancehall started in NYC in the late 80’s.
Where is Proyecto Uno from?
New York, New York, United States
Proyecto Uno/Origin
Is merengue fast?
The speed of the Merengue in American ballroom dance is between 58 and 64 beats per minute. Many competitions simply require all dancers to perform the Merengue at this tempo. Dance clubs and fitness classes perform the Merengue at a frenetic speed that is much faster than it is in studio or competition dances.
What instruments are used in the merengue?
Usually, merengue is performed by a group of musicians playing the following instruments:
- A diatonic accordion, which is common in many types of traditional folk music.
- A tambora, which is a two–sided drum (was originally fashioned from old rum bottles).
- And a güira, which is a metal scraper.
What year did Proyecto Uno come out?
1989
Formed in 1989 by Nelson Zapata and Ricky Echevarría – two Dominican youngsters living in New York City – Proyecto Uno left their indelible print on Latin American music history with hit singles like “Está Pega’o,” “Brinca,” “Another Night,” “Latinos,” and of course, the timeless merengue hip-hop anthem, “El Tiburón.”
Why is merengue important to the Dominican Republic?
The merengue is considered part of the national identity of the Dominican community. It plays an active role in various aspects of people’s daily lives – from their education to social gatherings and celebrations, even political campaigning.
What is the rhythm of merengue?
The traditional (some say fundamental) signature rhythm figure of merengue is the quintillo, which is essentially a syncopated motif whose pattern is broken by five successive drumhead hits at the transition between every second and third beat, alternating between the hand and the stick.
What are the characteristics of merengue?
Merengue is characterized by its marching rhythms and Cuban motion – strong side to side motion and ‘dragged leg’ with emphasis on counts 1 and 5. The Merengue frame is the same as the Rhythm frame.
How is merengue performed?
Merengue (/məˈrɛŋɡeɪ/, Spanish: [meˈɾeŋɡe]) is a style of Dominican music and dance. Partners hold each other in a closed position. The leader holds the follower’s waist with the leader’s right hand, while holding the follower’s right hand with the leader’s left hand at the follower’s eye level.