What influenced merengue?

What influenced Bachata?

Originating in the Dominican Republic, the merengue is a music and dance reflective of identity of the country. ... Merengue típico changed little during the 20th century, while a more sophisticated, highly orchestrated merengue has spread to the nightclubs and dance floors of the world since the 1900s.

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