Amarfis y La Banda de Atakke is a Dominican music ensemble associated with merengue de calle, mambo, and tropical, led by the Sabana Grande de Boyá–born artist Amarfis. The band represents the ensemble dimension of the merengue de calle tradition, where a full rhythm section and horn arrangement amplify the percussive intensity of the genre far beyond what a solo artist can achieve. Their music has the full-bodied, driving energy of Dominican street merengue at its most developed, and their presence on the popular music circuit has contributed to keeping the genre's core audience engaged while attracting new listeners. Amarfis y La Banda de Atakke embody the communal, celebratory spirit that is merengue's deepest social function.