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 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,832 | $89,000 | 64$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,847,910 | 7,832 | $89,000 | 64$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas is mentioned as part of the group that Eddy Herrera was associated with during his early career.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas is recognized as a significant innovator in merengue music.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas is involved in legal disputes regarding the use of the name Las Chicas del Can.
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Venezuela:
Wilfrido Vargas is a Dominican merengue leader who collaborated with Héctor Lavoe on a track in the album Habana Jam.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas played a significant role in the merengue scene in Venezuela.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas played a significant role in the evolution of merengue in Venezuela.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas is mentioned as the maestro from whom Rubby Pérez departed to form his own group.
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Venezuela:
Wilfrido Vargas is a Dominican merengue leader who collaborated with Héctor Lavoe on a track in the album Habana Jam.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilfrido Vargas is the father of Alina Vargas and a significant figure in the merengue genre.
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Venezuela:
Wilfrido Vargas is known for leading one of the most influential merengue orchestras.
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