Just as Elvis got the thumbs down from most families in the USA for his mid body gyrations and sex charged movements, so it's just normal that Mambo de Calle will have the same reception by the established long timers in the DR. I would be more amazed if it didn't!!!!
Like or not, it's the sound that our young use to rebel against our set of rules and accepted behavior in society. Kids always look to find that which makes our eyes cringe and ears bleed in disapproval, the more we cringe and plug our ears, the more they love that new "rebel" sound!
It's the younger generations who accomplish the set periods in arts and music throughout history. Just like Amadeus was the "rotten" note to the long line of composers so today are these "Mamberos" the new crop in line to establish their claim in the timeline.
The funny part is that just like a good wine that's aged well, we revert to enjoying the "Old" arts and music in our mature years and will not dare spin a song or two from our youth, other than to have memories come back for a reason and occasional moment...
AHHH!! Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Prado, Morel, Tatico, Beatles, Elvis, Sinatra, so many of you skipped by me in my youth!!!
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