10 Most Romantic Dominican Songs

“Por Amor” by Rafael Solano is the most romantic Dominican song of all times. The Dominican newspaper El Día brought together a panel of experts to identify the most iconic romantic songs in the country’s history. According to the panel, these classic songs continue to thrive on digital platforms and radio stations, proving that the Dominican Republic’s romantic repertoire remains a vital part of the national identity.

Top of the List: “Por Amor”

Few countries express romance as beautifully as the Dominican Republic. The list celebrates the enduring legacy of local composers and performers who have shaped the romantic “cancionero” (songbook) across generations.

Leading the list as the most emblematic Dominican romantic song of all times is “Por Amor,” composed by Rafael Solano in 1968.

The song gained international fame after being performed by Niní Cáffaro. It has since been recorded by numerous artists around the world. Experts describe it as the ultimate expression of Dominican songwriting brilliance — poetic, emotional, and universal in its message of love.

For many, “Por Amor” is more than a song; it is a symbol of Dominican romance itself.

The 10 Most Romantic Dominican Songs

The expert panel highlighted ten songs, along with several other notable compositions, that define the genre. These songs are:

1. Por Amor – Rafael Solano / Niní Cáffaro

2. Aunque me cueste la vida – Alberto Beltrán / Luis Kalaff (popularized by Pedro Infante)

3. Tú me haces falta – Armando Cabrera / José Feliciano

4. Paraíso soñado – Manuel Sánchez Acosta / Lope Balaguer

5. Todo me gusta de ti – Cuto Estévez / Lope Balaguer / Alberto Beltrán

6. Amorosa – Salvador Sturla

7. En la oscuridad – Rafael Solano / Marco Antonio Muñiz

8. Tres veces te amo – Manuel Troncoso / Luchy Vicioso

9. Sígueme – Manuel Troncoso / Rhina Espaillat / Luchy Vicioso

10. Cuando te beso – Juan Luis Guerra

Each of these songs represents a different shade of Dominican romanticism — from great orchestral ballads to intimate lyrical confessions.

Honoring the Masters of Dominican Romance

The report also pays tribute to prolific composers such as Mario de Jesús, known for global hits like “Ya la pagarás,” and Manuel Troncoso, whose sophisticated lyrics defined an era of romanticism.

Saxophonist Sandy Gabriel noted that the country’s vast capacity for songwriting is a point of national pride.

Other tracks mentioned in the expert review include:

“Amante gaviota” and “Vivir de los recuerdos”

“Sortilegio” and “Ven, abrázame otra vez”

“Si usted supiera señora” and “Para quererte”

Many of these selections mirror the historic “Homenaje a la Canción Romántica Dominicana” concert organized by Banco de Reservas in the early 1970s, illustrating the deep historical roots of these melodies in Dominican culture.

Source: DR1.com

Read more in Spanish: El Dia

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