Luis Días Portorreal, known as Luis Días, was a Dominican musician, composer, and performer born on June 21, 1952, in Bonao, Dominican Republic. Immersed in the rich tapestry of Dominican folklore from an early age, he earned the moniker "El Terror" for his dynamic performance style. Días was a pioneer in blending traditional Dominican rhythms with genres like rock, reggae, jazz, and blues, leading many to regard him as the father of Dominican rock. His innovative fusions encompassed over 40 ethnic rhythms from the Dominican Republic and Haiti, including merengue, bachata, and mangulina. Throughout his career, Días composed numerous influential songs that resonated deeply within Dominican culture. He passed away on December 8, 2009, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_D%C3%ADas_%28composer%29?utm_source=openai))