Santo Domingo.– Maireni Films presented the world premiere on Friday, March 5, 2010, in Santo Domingo of the much-anticipated film "Sol Caribe." The documentary/musical extravaganza captures a national concert tour that celebrates the nation's four rhythms –Merengue, Bachata, Son and Merengue Tipico– music that influences and crosses all borders.

It was aired live from Santo Domingo on SuperCanal Caribe transmitted throughout the U.S. via Comcast and Time Warner at 3:30 PM (PST).

International film director and president of Maireni Films, Felix Limardo, created the tour and filmed it capturing testimonials and memorable behind-the-scenes moments that expose the heart and soul of this Caribbean island country.

"Sol Caribe," said Limardo, "is not only a visual and musical journey, but also it includes historical aspects to the Dominican music. There are many special scenes with the performers like the legend, Joseito Mateo, considered the father of Merengue, who says he will perform 'till he drops.'

"The 90 year-old composer, singer and arranger, provides many memorable film gems. The tour was a gift to the people of the Dominican Republic. "The film," said Limardo, "shows the very essence of the Dominican pride, the beauty of its island and people, is a gift to the world."

Performing are the 12 Dominican music icons featuring Milly Quezada, a Latin Grammy award-winning performer and considered the queen of Merengue, Johnny Ventura, Cuco Valoy, Joseito Mateo, Wilfrido Vargas, Fefita La Grande, Fernando Echavarria, Bartolo Alvarado (El Cieguito de Nagua), Francisco Ulloa, Luis Segura, Jose Manuel Calderon and Francis Santana, under the music direction of Jorge Traveras, "el maestro," considered one of the greatest composers of Latin Music.