Friends, family, politicians and more attend a wake for merengue singer Rubby Perez on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Eduardo Brito National Theater in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

He was 69. Know for songs such as “Volveré,” “El Africano” and “Tu Vas a Volar,” Pérez devoted his long career to merengue, the signature musical style of the Dominican Republic.

LEGENDARY MERENGUE SINGER RUBI PEREZ WAS AMONG THOSE KILLED IN THE ROOF COLLAPSE TRAGEDY IN SANTO DOMINGO. THE SINGER WAS CONNECTED TO THE ORLANDO AREA, WHERE CLOSE FRIENDS AND EVEN ONE OF HIS ...

At the outset of their collaboration, Vargas dubbed the singer “the loudest voice of merengue,” an appellation the vocalist wore proudly. An enthusiastic performer, Pérez brought high spirits ...

Family members bade a tearful farewell Thursday to merengue singer Rubby Perez, who died this week when the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub crashed down on him as he did what he loved best ...

The Dominican Republic is mourning the loss of merengue legend Rubby Pérez, who tragically passed away in the Jet Set nightclub collapse on April 8, 2025. His funeral services have drawn family ...

Merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who had been performing at a doomed nightclub in the Dominican Republic when its roof collapsed, was among the 98 people declared dead. He was 69 years old.

The disaster claimed the lives of at least 113 individuals, including beloved merengue singer Rubby Pérez. The tragedy has elicited heartfelt reactions from celebrities worldwide, who have ...

Today, thousands turned out for the funeral of merengue singer Rubby Perez, who was on stage. So many families in the country are grieving as officials say the investigation is still ongoing.

Concrete slabs killed some instantly and trapped dozens of others on a dancefloor where hundreds had been dancing to a lively merengue concert. In the minutes that followed, the country’s 911 ...

Mourners Pay Tribute to Merengue Icon Rubby Pérez, Who Died in the Dominican Roof Collapse Fans and countrymen on Thursday shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby Pérez ...