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World● LowSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 1:40 PM

'Bittersweet', the documentary that vindicates bachata in the Dominican Republic

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America

The film 'Bittersweet' shows the transformation of young people at the Cabarete Bachata School, where music drives their self-discovery. Bachata, once marginal, now cultural heritage, is taught for free to hundreds of students, taking its essence to international festivals.

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