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The
Caribbean sound
of Bachata blended
with a touch of
romanticism. Is
the perfect combination
to showcase the
interpretive abilities
of the duo known
as Monchy &
Alexandra. This
young duo hailing
from the Dominican
Republic in the
Caribbean is at
the forefront
in bringing the
world the music
known as Bachata.
This
history making
duo is made up
of Ramon E. Rijo
better know as
Monchy, who was
born September
19, 1977. His
passion for music
also seams to
have born also
on this date.
From an early
age he studied
piano, Guitar
and voice. His
was destine become
a success in the
music industry.
First he performed
in different group
denominates ”trios”
in the Dominican
Republic; this
earned him a place
to participate
in the recording
of the Bachatazos
series of releases.
This success set
the wheels in
motion to find
him a partner
for a follow up
release to come.
The
feminine side
of this duo belongs
to Alexandra Cabrera,
(Alexandra). Born
the 19th of October
1978 in Santo
Domingo the capitol
of Dominican Republic.
At the earliest
of times she entertained
her family, interpreting
well know songs
that were both
classics and popular
in a style that
display her sweet
voice and distinctive
styling. As she
attended university
in 1998 her studies
were put on hold
when the opportunity
arose to audition
for arranger producer
Martires De Leon
and executive
producer Victor
Reyes who were
looking for someone
to pare with Monchy.
Alexandra to no
surprise won and
so began the paring
of the duet that
would become Monchy
& Alexandra.
Today
this duo has sold
over 500,000 copies
worldwide of the
releases, Hoja
En blanco, Unplugged,
Confesiones, and
the mix album.
In their short
career Monchy
& Alexandra
have been recognized
by some of the
most prestigious
organizations
of the music business.
They have been
nominated for
Premios Billboard
De La Musica,
Premios Cassandra,
Premios Nuestro
and a Grammy Latino
nomination as
well. This duo
in a short time
has made its impact
on the Latin Music
World and continues
to transform.
Monchy
& Alexandra
now returns with
the follow up
to the multi-platinum
release Confesiones
with “ Hasta
El Fin ”
The first single
“ Perdidos
” has been
a hit at some
of the most important
radio markets
in the country
as well as internationally.
“Perdidos”
has already topped
the Billboard
magazine Tropical
Chart reaching
number one. This
new production
by this duo has
maintained the
feeling of Bachata
romantic with
some influences
of other rhythms
such as Antillean
music, Rock, elements
of Arabian as
well as authentic
Folkloric rhythms
of their homeland
the Dominican
Republic.
We
have before us
a duo that has
revitalized and
carries forth
a place in musical
history
A sound that is
from the country
they love. In
their own words
“ Our objective
is secure, to
provide music
with a positive
message to our
generation and
at the same time
expand Bachata
to places where
it is not yet
known”.-
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