Juan Luis Guerra, The Master.

Every culture has someone who represents the country, the traditions and the rights through the music. Dominican Republic is one of these that i mentioned before, im talking about Jual Luis Guerra, our pride, and as well known as the master of the lyrics in Latin America. He is one of the most internationally recognized Dominican artist in decades past. His pop style of Merengue and Bolero and afro-pop latin fusion have garnered him considerable success outside the Dominican Republic.

He does not limit himself to one style of music instead he incorporates diverse rhythms like merengue, bachata, bolero, baladas, salsa, rock and roll and gospel. He studied philosophy and literature going then to Berklee College of music; he graduated from college in 1982 with a diploma in jazz composition. After his return to Dominican Republic, he released his first album with a group, they were known as Juan Luis Guerra and the 440.

After the second album, the band garnered some fame in the country and were nominated to attend the festival OTI (Organitazion of Iberoamerican Television). The next album in 1989 brought them international fame, Ojala que llueva cafe. In 1990 they released their next album bachata Rosa which became a major hit and earned him his first Grammy Awards.

With thirteen CD released, Juan Luis Guerra became a controversial figure. In 2007 he was honored at the Latin Grammy Awards with 5 awards; in 2008, 6 awards in Los Premios Casandra the most important award event in Dominican Republic. Also in this year he was the Billboard latin awards big winner with 7 nominations and 3 awards.

Juan Luis Guerra, our pride and best representation, his music is spread around the world and no matter what, he is going to keep his love for our country, and no matter how famous he became, he will be forever a good man and someone who sings for his culture.