NewzThe merengue, a musical genre synonymous with the Dominican Republic, is experiencing a resurgence among younger generations after a period of perceived decline. For years, the genre was widely considered to be a relic of the past, struggling to maintain its cultural relevance against the rising popularity of urban styles such as reggaeton and dembow.
Industry observers previously suggested that the genre's peak had passed and that its most iconic figures belonged to an unrepeatable era. However, current trends indicate that the rhythm is successfully transitioning from a state of viral nostalgia to active adoption by new audiences, challenging earlier narratives that the genre was merely surviving in the shadow of contemporary urban music.
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