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a history of
dominican music
in the united states

Images: Mario Rivera, ca. 1970s

Mario Rivera, ca. 1970s

Photo credit: Courtesy of Phoenix Rivera

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Dioris Valladares (center) receiving an award, ca. 1950s
Dioris Valladares (left) playing congas and Yayo "El Indio" Pequero singing with Juanito Sanabria orchestra, ca. 1950s
Dioris Valladares, circa 1950s
Mario Rivera, ca. 1970s

Credit: Courtesy of Phoenix Rivera

Mario Rivera, ca. 1970s

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