Blas Duran
Blas Durán, born on September 3, 1949, in Las Colmenas, Nagua, Dominican
Republic, was a singer known for his contributions to bachata. He began his
musical journey in the early 1960s, creating compositions after visiting his
cousin Edilio Paredes' recording studio. Durán's first single, "Clavelito," was
released in 1969. In 1985, he introduced a new dimension to bachata by
incorporating electronic instruments, earning him the title "el padre de la
bachata moderna." He released albums such as A rojo vivo (199o) and El Consejo a
las Mujeres (1985). Durán's music, though controvers...
