“Pena”, recorded by Luis Segura in 1982 and the song that gave this Dominican music giant the title of “El papa de la Bachata”, being also recorded by other great artists, even others genres, touring the world since its release and becoming one of the most important songs in the history of Dominican music, is the official song that goes by the Guinness World Records record title of the world’s largest bachata dance .
The living legend, Luis Segura, who already has more than 50 years of experience and more than 300 bachatas recorded in his extensive record career, said: “A great emotion invades me when I hear the news that the song that gave name and identity to the Bachata and that has become the Hymn representing the genre “Pity for you”, is the theme chosen in an event to seek to elevate our culture to one more and with this will pay homage to our world heritage that has already become a Country Brand. I celebrate this great challenge “
While the prominent music producer Antonio González will be responsible for catapulting the iconic musical theme “Pena” by the great Luis Segura, in the event that seeks to beat Poland by getting the most couples dancing Bachata synchronously.
Excited, Antonio González said: “I feel super honored and grateful for the invitation extended to me by Alberto Zayas and the entire AZ films team to be a part of this historic moment so important to our music, our culture and that our country. That privilege that our country will shine dancing a version of this iconic bachata, honoring this great star of our country “.
On the production of the theme, which will carry with it a great responsibility on Antonio’s shoulders, the prominent producer expanded: “Producing this version that will be used to achieve this great feat carries with it an immense responsibility. We will make a musical production with height and respect as bachata deserves. We will involve important musicians in this genre, and in a sonic way we will navigate from traditional sound to its evolution today. “
The event involving an entire nation, “A Pa’la Bachata Record” will be on December 11, the same day that National Bachata Day is commemorated, live on Telesistema 11 from Malecón de Santo Domingo.