Tatico henriquez biography
An accordionist, singer, and band leader, he is credited with helping to modernize merengue tipico (also known as Perico Ripiao) by introducing new instruments to the traditional format....
Tatico Henríquez
Dominican musician
Musical artist
Domingo "Tatico" García Henríquez (July 30, 1943 – May 23, 1976), considered one of the best accordionists of merengue tipico, was born in Nagua, Dominican Republic.
Domingo "Tatico" García Henríquez (July 30, – May 23, ), considered one of the best accordionists of merengue tipico, was born in Nagua.
His career began in the 1960s and the early 1970s. He was known for his skill on the accordion and the addition of new instruments to a standard merengue tipico band.
Personal life
His father's name was Bolo Henriquez.
He has a son named Fary Henriquez who also plays accordion. He is the father of Erwin Mendez, who resides in the Dominican Republic.
Domingo "Tatico" García Henríquez, considered one of the best accordionists of merengue tipico, was born in Nagua, Dominican Republic.Death
Tatico died in a car accident in Santiago, Dominican Republic, in the well-known barrio of Los Ciruelitos on May 23, 1976. The accident occurred while he was trying to cross a busy intersection while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Musical career
Tatico Henriquez began his career in 1966 by appearing on a very popular radio station in the Dominican Republic called Radio Quisqueyana with th