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The Rise of Bachata: Icons, Origins, and the Genre’s Modern Legacy

The history of bachata traces a powerful journey from marginalized Dominican boleros to a global musical phenomenon. This overview highlights pioneers like Leonardo Paniagua and Antony Santos, as well as modern stars such as Aventura, Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, Monchy y Alexandra, and more—showing how bachata became one of the most influential genres in Latin music.