
Emilio A. Morel
Emilio A. Morel was a poet and composer best known for creating the classic merengue 'Desiderio Arias,' which pays tribute to the Dominican military leader and has become a staple in merengue típico performances.
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Emilio A. Morel composed the traditional merengue 'Desiderio Arias' in the 1920s.
¡Los inmortales! Merengues típicos que traspasan generaciones y nunca faltan en las fiestasListín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·
Dominican Republic· 2026-06-03











