Angel Viloria y Conjunto Cibaeño were pioneers in bringing merengue from the Dominican Republic to an international audience during the 1950s. Led by accordionist Angel Viloria, the ensemble blended vibrant rhythms, spirited accordion melodies, and infectious percussion to create a sound that captured the joy and soul of Dominican culture. Their groundbreaking recordings helped popularize merengue across Latin America and the United States, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the genre’s most influential early groups.