Dominican bachata singer and guitarist, Joan Soriano, recently featured in a Tiny Desk concert, showcased his blend of modern and traditional bachata music. Bachata, once frowned upon in the Dominican Republic as rustic and vulgar, has seen significant growth over the years. Popularized by artists like Anthony Santos and Juan Luis Guerra, the genre now dominates Latin radio airplay. Joan Soriano's performance highlighted his sweet and syncopated music filled with guitar plucks, bongos, and güiras. Known for his contributions to hit bachatas since the 1980s, Joan Soriano's international recognition has been steadily growing since 2008.