Santo Domingo, DR – The Association of Art Chroniclers (Acroarte) has announced that merengue singer Aramis Camilo will be awarded a Special Sovereign in the framework of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Sovereign Awards, the highest distinction in music and entertainment in the Dominican Republic. The renowned artist, a prominent figure in the golden years of merengue, will receive the honor during an evening filled with emotions and tributes to national music.
The ceremony, which will take place next Tuesday, March 25th, at the Eduardo Brito National Theater, will bring together the best of Dominican and international artistic talent. This celebration promises to be a special tribute to the four decades of the Soberano Awards, which have witnessed the evolution of entertainment in the country and the impact of national music worldwide, under the general production of César Suárez Jr.
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"First, I want to thank God, the country, and my beloved fans in the diaspora around the world. This award represents an incomparable satisfaction for me, feeling that the work of the new Secret Organization, with international and national tours, awards, and collaborations, is being recognized, and being able to continue spreading our culture through music: merengue," the artist said in an official statement this Sunday.
The merengue singer acknowledges that "Sovereign Awards It is the highest level of accolade that motivates, shapes, and provides training so that our art, culture, and music can be among the best in other markets.
Over time, Aramis has seen the ceremony as "an event that grows with each production, becoming more and more spectacular, and this alliance with my friends at Univisión has been a very significant boost."
The Special Sovereign Award is given to artists who, through their legacy, career, and contribution to the country's musical culture, have left an indelible mark on the industry. Aramis Camilo is a clear example of this, with a career that has spanned more than four decades and continues to inspire new generations of musicians.
"This recognition for Aramis Camilo, which celebrates his 42-year career, is a testament to the importance of his contribution to the history of merengue. It's an honor for us to pay tribute to an artist who has brought merengue to the forefront, and whose legacy lives on for generations to come," said Acroarte president Wanda Sánchez when announcing this important distinction.
Aramis Camilo, who rose to prominence during the golden years of merengue in the 1980s, has been a key figure in the development of the genre. With his unmistakable style and powerful voice, the performer of hits like “The engine” and "The Wand"He managed to place merengue in the hearts of millions of people in the Dominican Republic and abroad. His legacy endures, and he remains a benchmark for the country's music, a recognition based on which Acroarte bestows this award.
The awards ceremony, sponsored by Cervecería Nacional Dominicana and BanReservas, will be broadcast live on Color Visión in the Dominican Republic and on Univisión and the streaming platform ViX in the United States. Hosted by merengue singer Eddy Herrera and communicator and actress Hony Estrella, the award ceremony will feature Alejandro Fernández, Rubby Pérez, Miriam Cruz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, El Blachy, La Perversa, Chimbala, and Lomiel. This year's musical lineup will feature performances by Alejandro Fernández, Rubby Pérez, Miriam Cruz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, El Blachy, La Perversa, Chimbala, and Lomiel.
