Deep in the colorful streets of the Dominican Republic lies a story woven into the sounds of guitars and the yearning voices of its people. This story is the origin story of Bachata, a form of music and dance that has captured the hearts of not only Dominicans, but those of the entire world. The Roots in Poverty The origins of Bachata go back to the rural areas of the Dominican Republic in the early 20th century. In the barrios, the slums of the cities, and the small villages