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La Familia André
La Familia André, a prominent Dominican merengue band, was founded in 1981 by
Fernando Echavarría, who pioneered the "fusón" genre—a fusion of Afro-Antillean
rhythms such as merengue, son, plena, jazz, cumbia, and samba. The band gained
widespread recognition with hits like "Pato Roba'o," "Marcela," and "Dónde e'
qué é," which became anthems in the Dominican music scene. Their innovative
sound and dynamic performances earned them international acclaim, leading to
tours across Latin America and the United States. Throughout their career, La
Familia André released several successfu...
