Miriam Cruz, from the Dominican Republic, first gained fame as a lead vocalist for the popular merengue group Las Chicas del Can. She helped define the sound of the all-female band, contributing to many of their hits.
After her time with Las Chicas del Can, Miriam Cruz launched a successful solo career, continuing to perform merengue. She is widely recognized for her powerful voice and songs like "La Loba" and "Es Cosa de Él," which became staples in merengue music.