About

This blog explores topics related to Bachata music and dance.

Adam Taub is a documentary filmmaker whose credits include The Duke of Bachata (2009), a feature documentary on emerging bachatero Joan Soriano, from The Dominican Republic. The film captures in beautiful detail the highs and lows of Soriano’s compelling struggle to product a hit CD, and ultimately, find success as a bachata musician. At present, Adam is finalizing the editing process of his most recent feature documentary about a family living in rural Dominican Republic.

Beyond documentary filmmaking, Adam has had broad experience in the world of bachata. He has lived in the Dominican Republic and conducted extensive research, in-depth video projects, and recorded interviews with bachata legends such as Luis Segura, Ramón Cordero, Joan Soriano, Leonardo Paniagua, El Chivo Sin Ley, Edilio Paredes, Nano Paredes, Martires de Leon, Rafael Montilla, and many others. He is currently engaged in a groundbreaking research project exploring bachata dance in the Dominican Republic, New York City, and around the world.

Adam is widely recognized for his innovative presentations and the unique pedagogy he has developed for teaching bachata dance and musicology. Adam has been invited to teach and present his work at dozens of national and international salsa and bachata festivals, libraries, cultural centers, and universities. Contact Adam at adam_taub@hotmail.com

Adam Taub giving his presentation on Bachata roots, style, and artists.