One of the most internationally recognized Latin artists of recent decades, is celebrating his 60th birthday. Singer, songwriter, and producer Juan Luis Guerra, was born in June 7, 1957, in the Dominican Republic.
With more than 30 million albums sold, 18 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Latin Billboard Music Awards, Guerra is undoubtedly one of the most successful Hispanic artists of all time.
In his repertoire of songs, besides being sung around the world, it is possible to find an unlimited fusion of Latin and international rhythms. Merengue, bachata-fusion, ballad, salsa, rock and roll, and even gospel, make up the endless list of his greatest hits.
Enjoy below his most acclaimed musical pieces:
- Song: "Soplando"
Album: Soplando (1984) is the first album of musician Juan Luis Guerra and his group 440.
- Song: "Requiem Sobre el Jaragua (Le Dien Dinamita)"
Album: Mudanza y Acarreo (1985) is the second album by songwriter and musician Juan Luis Guerra.
- Song: "Me Enamoro de Ella"
Album: Mientras Más Lo Pienso...Tú (1987) is his third album and the one that converted him into a national star and created a fan base for him outside the Dominican Republic.
- Song: "Amigos"
Album: Mientras Más Lo Pienso...Tú (1987).
- Song: "Tú"
Album: Mientras Más Lo Pienso...Tú (1987).
- Song: "Visa Para un Sueño"
Album: Ojalá Que Llueva Café (1989)
- Song: "Ojalá Que Llueva Café"
Album: Ojalá Que Llueva Café (1989)
- Song: "La Bilirrubina"
Album: Bachata Rosa (1990) is the fifth studio album by Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra and his group 4.40.
- Song: "A Pedir su Mano"
Album: Bachata Rosa (1990)
- Song: "El Costo de la Vida"
Album: Areíto (1992) is the sixth album, and is meant to be a tribute to the indigenous tribes of the Dominican Republic.
- Song: "El Farolito"
Album: Fogaraté (1994) is the sixth album, and was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Album of the Year at the 7th Lo Nuestro Awards.
- Song: "La Cosquillita"
Album: Fogaraté (1994)
- Song: ""El Niágara en Bicicleta"
Album: Ni es lo mismo ni es igual (1998) is the eighth studio album.
- Song: "Las Avispas"
Album: Para Ti (2004) is Juan Luis Guerra's ninth album. The lyrics in this album involves his religious faith.
- Song: "La Llave de Mi Corazón"
Album: La Llave de Mi Corazón (2007) peaked at number 77 on the Billboard 200.
- Song: "Bachata en Fukuoka"
Album: A Son de Guerra (2010) is the 11th studio album by this Dominican singer-songwriter. It won the 2010 Latin Grammy for Album of the Year.
- Song: "Tus Besos"
Album: Todo Tiene Su Hora (2014) is the 12th studio album. It won Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Tropical Album at the 16th Latin Grammy Awards.
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