Immigration to the US and themes of loss, resilience and identity transformed the music that was once looked down upon.

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Originating in the Dominican Republic in the mid-20th century, bachata was once linked to the lower socioeconomic classes and is now celebrated for its romantic rhythms and intimate movements.