Canon Vilomar, identified as Juan Romero in a Chamber of Deputies resolution, was a Dominican merengue percussionist. He is remembered for playing congas in the early lineup of Orquesta Liberación. The sources consulted do not document his birth details or later career.

The official resolution places the formation of the orchestra in 1982 and identifies Vilomar as its conga player. The back cover of «Cómo Quisiera» (Karen Records, 1983) also credits him on congas. A 2026 El Día retrospective credits Vilomar with the opening conga solo on «Colegiala», released in 1984.

In 2006, DiarioDigitalRD included Canon Vilomar among notable Dominican percussionists. No verified details about his personal life or later musical work have been located.

Legacy

His name remains connected with an innovative period in orchestral merengue, through his role in Liberación’s rhythm section and the conga solo associated with «Colegiala».