Aguinaldos
Aguinaldos are traditional Dominican Christmas songs performed annually from December 16 to January 6. They feature call-and-response vocals in Spanish, lively percussion-driven rhythms, and religious lyrics celebrating the Nativity, the Virgin Mary, shepherds, and communal holy joy.
Origin: Dominican Republic, rooted in Spanish, African, and Taíno influences.
Era: 17th-century Spanish colonial origins, evolved through 19th-20th centuries, performed annually during the Dominican Christmas season.
