Dominican rock, (known as "Rock Dominicano" in Dominican Republic), is rock music created by Dominican groups and soloists. Originating in the 1980s with the start of Luis Dias, successful bands such as Tribu Del Sol, Toque Profundo and Tabu-Tek began to emerge. Dominican rock is listened to by the youth of the Dominican Republic who have embraced the music, sometimes over merengue and bachata, two other very popular genres in the Dominican Republic. Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Merengue is a type of lively, joyful music and dance that comes from the Dominican Republic. ... Bachata, a form of music and dance that originated in the countryside and rural marginal neighborhoods of Dominican Republic. ...

Subgenres of Dominican rock

The styles of rock bands from the Dominican Republic differ greatly. Not only is there regular Spanish pop rock, there are also sub-genres such as alternative, punk, emo, and metal. Most songs are sung in Spanish, though some bands (like Mithril, for instance) also sing in English. This article is about the music genre. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Emo is a genre of rock music. ... Heavy metal redirects here. ...

Live

Although the rock scene stays local and rarely goes international, it is large within the Dominican Republic, especially in the nation's capital, Santo Domingo. Just few bands as JLS, Sister Madness, Dark Miracle, Los Pérex, La Armada Roja and Santuario have traveled to other countries to play (Spain/PuertoRico/USA/Canada). Many concerts are held in the outdoor auditorium of the Domínico Americano, a local school. Bands of many different genres of Dominican rock play there. Some artists who have played there are "spam", González, Sociedad Tabú, TKR, Toque Profundo, Nux and many others. Within the punk scene, there are a few venues which are regularly used for concerts. One of the most popular venues is Donde L'Abuela, a house which is regularly volunteered for concerts, as well as a small bar called Stilo Club, where bands such as Los Pérex, La Reforma, La Armada Roja, Pericles and Mulligan have played. It has been suggested that Greater Santo Domingo Area be merged into this article or section. ... Punks at a music festival The punk subculture is a subculture that is based around punk rock music. ...

Awards and Music Videos

The Premios Cassandra, an award ceremony, is held yearly. There have also been many successful music videos in production. The most popular and considered best video is "Suele Pasar" by La Siembra, directed by Tebere Blanchard. Dominican rock videos are played on many local music channels, and are also played in some other South American countries.

List of Bands

Luis Filipe Viegas Dias (born 8 May 1981) is a Portuguese midfielder currently playing for Bulgarian club FC Vihren Sandanski. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Toque Profundo referred as TP, was a Rock En Español Type band from the Dominican Republic In The late 1980s and 1990s, the most successful of the Dominican bands up to date. ...

External links

• DameRock
• Musica Domincana, en Viva - live and On Demand Dominican music
• ANivelDe.com - Your connection to Dominican rock with videos and music
• PunkDominicano.com - Punk rock of the Dominican Republic
• www.dominicanrock.com
• Local rock record label
• Official site of Metal in Santiago
• AvanzadaMetallica.net - Dominican Metal Radio Program and Website

• Rock en español