When was Bachata - song created?

The origins of bachata date back to the 18th century in the Dominican Republic. It is believed to have originated from a fusion of African rhythms, Spanish guitar music, and traditional Dominican folk music. The term "bachata" was first used in the 1960s to describe a style of rural Dominican music that was considered to be lower class and vulgar. However, in the 1980s, bachata began to gain popularity in the Dominican Republic and eventually became a global phenomenon.