merengue
what it is
Type of music and dance from Dominican Republic. The etymology of its name is much disputed. It may derived from the French meringue, a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, but is equally likely to be related to similar West African words related to dance and music.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make merengue a playlist
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questions
What is merengue?
Type of music and dance from Dominican Republic. The etymology of its name is much disputed. It may derived from the French meringue, a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, but is equally likely to be related to similar West African words related to dance and music.
What are good merengue albums to start with?
Try Pelo Brasil by Banda Calypso, Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido by KAROL G, Con Su Loquera by Mala Fe, and Sale el Sol by Shakira.
Who are some women making merengue?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/merengue/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making merengue, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20