Dominican merengue took over the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 17, 2026, when Milly Quezada and Miriam Cruz shared the stage in a night of music, dance and memories.
The presentation, held on the Lehman College campus in the Bronx, brought together followers of two artists who have brought this genre to different generations and international stages.
From the entrance you could feel the enthusiasm. When several attendees were asked which of the two performers they were coming to see, the answer was repeated in chorus: “Both of them!”
His words anticipated the spirit of an evening in which the public celebrated the talent and career of both merengue artists.
Milly Quezada, known as “The Queen of Merengue”, was the first to appear on stage. With songs like “Volvió Juanita”, “Between your body and mine” and “Only with you”, the artist made those present sing and dance, who accompanied her performances with enthusiasm.
During his participation, Quezada also took the opportunity to promote his film, “Milly the Movie,” and invited the public to see it in movie theaters.
For her part, Miriam Cruz, “La Diva del Merengue”, presented a repertoire that included “Cosas de el”, “La loba”, “La carnada” and “Las pequenas cosas”, among other hits.
Their performance was accompanied by choreography, pyrotechnic effects and three costume changes that brought dynamism and color to the show.
Cruz’s presentation featured the musical direction of maestro Ysrael Casado and executive production by Landolfi Music Group.
Throughout the night, the Dominican and Latin audiences of New York responded by singing and dancing to the rhythm of both artists.
Each performance was an opportunity to rediscover songs that are part of family celebrations, parties and shared memories.
The meeting also allowed us to recognize the role of women in the history of merengue. With their own styles and careers that have transcended borders, Quezada and Cruz demonstrated the strength of two trajectories that continue to connect with their followers.
From the Bronx, the Queen and the Diva celebrated a musical legacy that keeps Dominican roots alive and unites different generations through merengue.
