MERENGUE CON AMOR 2 at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present MERENGUE CON AMOR 2 on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th at 8PM. This remarkable concert unites the most memorable voices in merengue, promising an unforgettable night of beloved romantic hits, perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day. Featuring ALEX BUENO, MONCHY CAPRICHO, BONNY and RICHIE CEPEDA, CARLOS DAVID, PABLO MARTINEZ, and PETER CRUZ, Merengue Con Amor 2 blends the lively melodies and passionate tempos of the vibrant genre of today’s merengue with classic hits from the 80’s and 90’s.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Tickets for MERENGUE CON AMOR 2 on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 8pm ($100, $85, $65, $40, $35) can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 (Monday through Friday, 10am–5pm, and beginning at 4pm on the day of the concert), or through online access at https://www.lehmancenter.org/events/merengue-2. Lehman Center is accessible by #4 or D train to Bedford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Major Deegan Expressway.

Alex Bueno, known as one of the best voices of Dominican artists, was born in San José De Las Matas, Dominican Republic. His career began as a participant in his country’s local music competition, “The Voice Festival,” where his exceptional talent led to his integration into the famous Dominican merengue artist Fernando Villalona’s orchestra. In 1982, he then decided to launch his own group, “La Orquesta Liberación,” which gave birth to popular songs such as “Querida,” “Me va, me va,” and “El Hijo de Yemaya.” Since then, he has embarked on a successful solo career, releasing his international record-breaking album “Ternuras” in 1992 and other hits such as “Amores que Matan” and “Me Equivoqué.”

Monchy Capricho, a popular idol of the 80’s and 90’s, was born in the Dominican Republic. He first made a name for himself as a musician when he joined the popular boy band “Mermelada.” At the end of the decade, Capricho went on to form his own merengue orchestra, which produced several beloved tracks, including “Adolescente,” “Chiquilla Malcriada,” and “Our Love.” Following a hiatus, the popular artist marked his return to music in 2010 when he hosted a concert commemorating his 23-year musical career. He has then released songs like “Mátala” and “Porque me Gustas a Morir,” which have had great success among the public.