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Santo Domingo Blues (2004)

Directed by Alex Wolfe

Overview

This documentary tells the story of the bachata, Dominican Republic’s blues. It centers on the figure of singer, guitarrist, and songwriter Luis Vargas. It is also a tribute to the unknown heroes that transformed the bachata from a rejected music of the cabaret and whorehouses to a national pride and Dominican youth’s prefered urban music.

Length 75 minutes

Actors

Luis Vargas