Venezuelan merengue

Venezuelan merengue is a dance music of the twentieth century of Venezuela, with a
Characteristic attractive rhythm. It is a completely different genre of merengue
Dominican Republic in terms of its rhythm, instruments, culture and history.
Venezuelan merengue is also known by two other names: Caracas meringue,
Relating its origin to the capital Caracas,
And meringue rucaneao, in which reference is made to
Rúcano, a blend for a popular jelly dessert, is used as a simile for the sensual pelvis
Movements of his dance.

Source image E.B.N "COSME DAMIÁN PEÑA"

The merengue came into fashion in Venezuela during the period
From the 1920s to the 1940s, in the beginning, merengue
Associated with the Mabiles, popular places to drink and dance in Caracas, and with
The carnival celebrations of the capital in street parades and squares. Later in the 1940s, it was
Absorbed in the dance halls of the upper classes, and also formed part of the repertoire of
Smaller groups like the Singers of the Tropic, directed by the guitarist
Antonio Lauro (who composed 'Merengue for guitar') and composers
As Eduardo Serrano. The traditional hybrid sets of then and now that dedicate their
Program to arrangements of Venezuelan folk music - groups as students,
Venezuelan Merengue. At present it is always argued that merengue is written at 2/4, 6/8 or 5/8. I am particularly inclined to 5/8.

Here, a venezuelan merengue with contemporary airs.
Armoniza2
Author Angel Barrios

Source Dr. Emilio Mendoza
University Simón Bolívar, Caracas