Dominican Republic

Culture

Main article: Culture of the Dominican Republic

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Baseball is the top national sport in the Dominican Republic and there are many popular Dominicans who play Major League Baseball in the U.S., including Sammy Sosa, Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez.

Related Topics:
Baseball - Major League Baseball - Sammy Sosa - Pedro Martinez - David Ortiz - Manny Ramirez

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89% of Dominicans are baptised in the Roman Catholic Church

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The Dominican Republic is known for a form of music called Merengue, which has been popular since the mid- to late-1900s. It has sexually charged syncopated beats using Latin percussion, brass instruments, bass and electric guitars. What was considered unpopular to the youth, until today, is a form of folk music called Bachata. Bachata is usually slow, romantic, and Spanish guitar driven. However, bachata's rhythm can be sped up to the same syncopation as Merengue, and its called bacharengue. Both genres of music are popular throughout the world.

Related Topics:
Merengue - 1900s - Bachata - Spanish guitar - Syncopation

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• Music of the Dominican Republic
• List of Dominicans
• List of players from Dominican Republic in Major League Baseball