Wilfrido Vargas
Wilfrido Vargas is a legendary Dominican merengue musician and bandleader, credited with popularizing the genre throughout Latin America, and often incorporating Haitian musical influences into his work.
Born on Apr 24, 1956 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 4 | 8.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 29,240 | $89,000 | 240$ |
| Ecuador | 2 | 7.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 15,086 | $108,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 6 | 28,490,970 | 44,326 | $197,000 | 332$ |
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Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Robinson Díaz expresses admiration for Wilfrido Vargas, a prominent merengue artist.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas wrote the song 'Duarte llegó la hora' in 1976.
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Ecuador:
Wilfrido Vargas will perform in Salinas during the carnival celebrations.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas has become a king of carnivals and his performances are part of event agendas in Colombia and other countries.
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Ecuador:
A musical show featuring Wilfrido Vargas is scheduled for March 2 in Salinas, the main beach of Santa Elena.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas incorporated Haitian influences into his merengue music.
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