Library for Bachata History & Culture
Books:
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Articles
articles from our blog
Articles from iAso Records
iAso records
Head on over to their website and click the music and dance tab to find a wealth of resources to learn about Bachata musicians, history, and dancing.
articles from other writers
Dominican Bachata: Moving from el Campo to the Garden
by Deborah Pacini Hernandez
Bonao, written by Kuriko La JapoMana
If you’re traveling to DR for Bachata, this article is a must read.
Colmado - A Dominican’s Sanctuary, written by Kuriko La JapoMana
A History of Dominican Music in the United States
Dominican Music, an open-source digital platform
Podcasts:
Videos:
Adam Taub’s Documentary films & clips from the island
Adam Taub, filmmaker
Adam Taub’s videos tell the story of Bachata and Dominican Culture.