Hispanic Heritage Month: This Bachata Evolution Shows How ‘Music of the Barrios’ Changed the Game Bachata had some of its challenging moments in from the ‘60s to the ‘80s because it was ...

What began as songs about heartbreak in the brothels and barrios of the Dominican Republic in the 1960s has become a worldwide sensation.

From rural roots to international ballrooms, bachata has transformed from being disdained to becoming a global symbol of Dominican identity and reinvention.