Featured artist- Héctor Acosta

As an avid fan of Latin music and collector of a variety of genres- salsa, merengue and bachata being the principal three, without a doubt Héctor Acosta stands out among merengue artists and is an important contributor to Latin music in general. This artist of humble origins who began as one of the key singers of Los Toros band, and nicknamed El Torito accordingly, has a repertoire of albums that attest to the success of the artist and the group. Perhaps underestimated in the beginning of his career by many Acosta has been a prolific figure in Los Toros band and Dominican music for over fifteen years.


He branched out as a solo artist in 2006 and has maintained the same level of popularity and success that he has become known for in Dominican music. His first solo album 'Sigo siendo yo' was a success and displays the level of musical talent and versatility that only few Latin artists can boast. Not only is Acosta a merenguero but he has successfully crossed over to other genres principally bachata and balada. While most of his albums are very good, I have a few favorites and would recommend them to those who like traditional merengue:

1/ Raíces



2/ Y no hay problema

3/ Pa' la calle



4/ Toromanía

Que viva el merengue tradicional...

Hector Acosta - Bio of Dominican Music's 'El Torito'


~Marianopolita.