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Monchy (real name: Ramon Rijo) and Alexandra (real name: Alexandra Cabrera de la Cruz) are two Dominican bachata artists. They have been singing together as a group for about five years. They have had several minor hits, including No Es Una Novela (2006), Perdidos, Hasta El Fin, Yo Sin Ti Y Tu Sin Mi, No Me Pidas (2004), Polos Opuestos (2003), Te Quiero Igual Como Ayer, Dos Locos, Cuando No Se Puedo Olvidar (2002),Hoja en Blanco, Pasíon, and Llorando Penas (2001). Bachata is a form of music and dance that originated in the countryside and rural marginal neighborhoods of the Dominican Republic. ...
The Caribbean sound of Bachata blended with a touch of romanticism. It is the perfect combination to showcase the interpretive abilities of the duo known as Monchy & Alexandra. This young duo hailing from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean is at the forefront in bringing the world the music known as Bachata. Bachata is a form of music and dance that originated in the countryside and rural marginal neighborhoods of the Dominican Republic. ...
This history making duo is made up of Ramon E. Rijo better know as Monchy, who was born September 19, 1977. His passion for music also seems to have born also on this date. From an early age he studied piano, guitar and singing. He was destined to become a success in the music industry. He first performed in a group in the Dominican Republic; this earned him a place in the recording of the Bachatazos series of releases. This success set the wheels in motion for him to find a partner for the follow up release to come. September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years). ...
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The feminine side of this duo belongs to Alexandra Cabrera, (Alexandra). Born October 19, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She always loved to entertain her family even as a young child, interpreting well known songs that were both classics yet sang in a popular style that displayed her talented voice and distinctive styling. She attended a university in 1998, but her studies were put on hold when the opportunity arose to audition for arranger/producer Martires De Leon and executive producer Victor Reyes who were looking for someone to pair with Monchy. Alexandra won and began the duet that would become Monchy & Alexandra. October 19 is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...
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Today this duo has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide of the releases, Hoja En blanco, Unplugged, Confesiones, and the mix album. In their short career, Monchy & Alexandra have been recognized by some of the most prestigious organizations of the music business. They have been nominated for Premios Billboard De La Musica, Premios Cassandra, Premios Nuestro and a Latino Grammy. This duo, in a short time, has made its impact on the Latin music world and continues to set the standard for Bachata world-wide.
This duo has maintained the feeling of romantic Bachata with slight influences of other rhythms such as Antillean music, Rock, Arabian, as well as authentic Folkloric rhythms of their homeland the Dominican Republic.
In their own words “Our objective is secure, to provide music with a positive message to our generation and at the same time expand Bachata to places where it is not yet known”.
The duo recently performed with Salvadorian singer Alvaro Torres, He Venido A Pedirte Perdon, on an album contributing to Mexican singer, Juan Gabriel. Juan Gabriel on the cover of Siempre en mi mente album Juan Gabriel (born Alberto Aguilera Valadés on 7 January 1950, in Cotija, Michoacán) is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representative of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music. ...
Albums
- Hasta El Fin (2004)
- The Mix (2003)
- Confesiones (2002)
- Hoja En Blanco(2001)
- Unplugged (2000)
Compilations DualDisc is a type of double-sided optical disc developed by EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and 5. ...
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