Johnny Ventura is widely regarded as the "King of Merengue" for his significant contributions to the genre and his influence on merengue music.

Joseito Mateo is credited with modernizing merengue music in the 1950s by incorporating elements of jazz and other genres.

Los Hermanos Rosario is a popular merengue group known for their high-energy live shows and hits like "La Dueña del Swing" and "Los Dueños del Swing".

Juan Luis Guerra is a renowned merengue singer and songwriter known for his romantic ballads and socially conscious lyrics.

Milly Quezada is often referred to as the "Queen of Merengue" due to her contributions to the genre and her popularity as a female merengue singer.

Sergio Vargas is known for his innovative approach to merengue, blending it with elements of salsa, bachata, and other genres.

Anthony Santos is known as the "King of Bachata-Merengue" for his fusion of bachata and merengue rhythms and his popularity in both genres.

Grupo Mania is a popular merengue group known for their upbeat songs and energetic dance routines.

Fefita La Grande is known as the "Queen of Merengue Tipico," a traditional style of merengue music.

Juan Luis Guerra is known for his socially conscious lyrics and activism, often addressing issues of poverty, inequality, and social justice.

El Alfa is known as the "King of Merengue Urbano," a fusion of merengue with urban genres like hip-hop and reggaeton.

Aventura is known for their innovative fusion of merengue with R&B, hip-hop, and bachata, creating a unique sound that appealed to a global audience.

Ivy Queen is known as the "Queen of Merengue House" for her fusion of merengue with house music and her powerful stage presence.

Eddy Herrera is known for his romantic ballads and soulful voice, making him a popular figure in the merengue genre.

Sergio Vargas is known as the "King of Merengue Fusion" for his innovative fusion of merengue with other genres like salsa, bachata, and pop.