Sergio Vargas Confirmed for Tenerife Cook Music Fest
Dominican merengue star Sergio Vargas will perform at the Tenerife Cook Music Fest on July 18 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, marking his anticipated return to the Canary Islands.
The Canary Islands are getting ready to welcome a big name in merengue music. The Tenerife Cook Music Fest has announced that famous Dominican artist Sergio Vargas will perform at its upcoming festival, set for July 16, 17, and 18 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Vargas will perform on Saturday, July 18, at the port of Tenerife's capital. His appearance highlights the islands' long-standing connection to Caribbean music, a style deeply loved by local audiences.
Known as 'Negrito de Villa' and originally from Villa Altagracia, Vargas started his career in the 1980s. He was part of groups like Los Hijos del Rey before becoming a successful solo artist. He's known for his unique orchestral merengue sound and his talent in other styles like ballad and bolero.
Vargas has won two Latin Grammys for Best Merengue/Bachata Album. His music, including hits like 'La ventanita', 'Dile', and 'Ni tú ni yo', has been key in sharing Dominican music with the world. After several years away, his return to the Canary Islands stage is exciting news for fans of the genre.
The Tenerife Cook Music Fest, held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, aims to make the island a major cultural spot in the Atlantic by combining music and food. You can find more details about the festival and buy tickets on its official website: www.cookmusicfest.es.
The festival is supported by several public bodies, including the Government of the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Tourism, the Port Authority, the Cabildo de Tenerife, Tenerife Tourism, and the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council.