How Bachata Infiltrated Brazil's Sertaneja Music
How Bachata Infiltrated Brazil's Sertaneja Music
'Milu', hit by Caribbean rhythm 'ambassador' in Brazil, Gusttavo Lima, is one of the most listened songs of the year
Nov.27.2019 1:06PM
Lucas Brêda
SÃO PAULO
Gusttavo Lima wears a bright red blazer and tight trousers, with dance shoes and a romantic singer stance in the single clip "Milu". As bongos give in, he sings about falling into the bar after being disappointed in a relationship.
At the end of the first stanza, Gusttavo leaves no doubt about the primary influence of his music. "What a bachata feeling!" he says in English, citing the rhythm of the Dominican Republic that has never been more present in the country in 2019.
Gusttavo Lima - Divulgação
Launched in June, "Milu" marks Gusttavo Lima's blunt entry into the bachata. The Latin genre, derived from bolero and dance track, is defined by the steady rhythm and by violins that resemble guitars.
Bachata has been making headlines since last year, but it has never been so present in the mainstream as in recent months.
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