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Did Juan Luis Guerra go to college?
Berklee College of MusicJuan Luis Guerra / CollegeBerklee College of Music is a private music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Wikipedia
Where did Juan Luis Guerra grow up?
the Dominican RepublicJuan Luis Guerra Talks Childhood in the Dominican Republic, Biggest Obstacles & More in 'Growing Up Latino' Juan Luis Guerra has officially taken the "Growing Up Latino" seat to talk all things the Dominican Republic, from his childhood memories to the song that best describes his country.
What country is Juan Luis Guerra from?
DominicanJuan Luis Guerra / Nationality
When and where was Juan Luis Guerra born?
Juan Luis Guerra SeijasJuan Luis Guerra / Full name
Who is the father of bachata?
The first recorded compositions of bachata was done by José Manuel Calderón in 1962 ("Borracho de amor") from the Dominican Republic. Bachata originates from bolero and son (and later, from the mid-1980s, merengue).
How tall is Juan Luis?
6′ 4″Juan Luis Guerra / Height
Is Juan Luis Guerra married?
Nora VegaJuan Luis Guerra / Spouse (m. 1983)
Where did Juan Luis Guerra live?
Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicJuan Luis Guerra is a singer, songwriter, composer and producer hailing from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic who was born on the 7th of June, 1957. He is one of the most acclaimed and succesful Latin artists of all time, having sold 30 million records the world over.
Does Juan Luis Guerra have kids?
Paulina Guerra VegaJean Gabriel GuerraJuan Luis Guerra/Children
What is Juan Luis Guerra's most famous song?
"Ojala Que Llueva" is one of the most popular and beautiful songs ever written by Juan Luis Guerra.
How many awards has Juan Luis Guerra won?
Juan Luis Guerra is a best-selling, award-winning Dominican singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. With his smooth, multi-octave range and soulful delivery, he has sold over 70 million records globally, and won many industry awards including a whopping 21 Latin Grammys.
What genre is Juan Luis Guerra?
Musica tropicaleJuan Luis Guerra / Genre
A Musical Education
The Big Times: Signing A Record Deal
- In 1985, the 4-40 signed a contract with Karen Records and in an attempt to be more commercially accepted Guerra altered their musical style to reflect the very popular, more commercial merengue style. Guerra included sections of "perico ripiao," a form of meringue that added the accordion to the more traditional orchestration and was often performed at a very fas…
Guerra's European Tour and "Fogarte"
- 1992 saw the release of "Areito," and the beginning of a sea of controversy for the group as the album focused on poverty and the poor conditions on the island as well as in many other parts of Latin America. Guerra's countrymen did not care for this change of tone from upbeat music to social commentary, but the album was well received in other parts of the world. As a result, Guer…
Retirement and A Christian Return
- Guerra did a couple of concerts to promote the album, but it was clear from his performances and a dwindling turnout that he was getting burnt out. Fortunately, he announced his retirement in 1995 and concentrated on acquiring local television and radio stations and promoting unknown local talent. During the four years of his retirement, Guerra became interested in and converted t…
Studied at Boston's Berklee College
- Guerra studied philosophy and literature for a time at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, but then took up the study of music at the National Conservatory of the Dominican Republic. Around 1979, he moved to Boston to study composition and arranging at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. "I wanted to be a guitar player," he told Jorda...
Garnered International Following
- The song "Ojalá que Llueva Café" was a number one hit for Guerra and the 440 in several Latin American countries, and it did well in North America, too, especially in cities like Boston and New York, which had large Dominican immigrant communities. At the New York City venue the Paramount in late 1991, Guerra played three sold-out shows to crowds who brought Dominican f…
Scored Hit on Latin Christian Charts
- Three years later, Guerra's newly released Fogaraté featured a marked absence of political messages, though like much of his work it was filled with the double entendres that are a hallmark of the Dominican Republic's vernacular speech. His next effort, Ni es lo Mismo ni es Igual (It's Not the Same Nor Is It Equal), won three Latin Grammy Awards during the inaugural year of the Lati…
For The Record …
- Born Juan Luis Guerra Seijas on June 7, 1957, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; son of Gilberto (a professional basketball player) and Olga (an attorney) Guerra; married Nora Vega; children: Jean-Gabriel, Paulina. Education:Studied philosophy and literature at Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo; attended Conservatorio Nacional de Música; studied compositio…
Selected Discography
- Soplando,EMA, 1984. Mudanza y Acarreo,Karen, 1985. Mientras más lo Pienso … tú,Karen, 1987. Ojalá que Llueva Café,Karen, 1990. Bachata Rosa,Karen, 1991. Areito,Karen, 1992. Fogaraté,Karen, 1995. Ni es lo Mismo ni es Igual,Karen, 1998. Para Tí,Vene Music/Universal Music Latino, 2004. La Llave De Mi Corazón,EMI Televisa Music, 2007.
Sources
- Americas(English Edition), September-October 1991, p. 90. Billboard,December 26, 1992, p. 14; July 9, 1994, p. 3; October 20, 2007, p. 42. Miami New Times,November 27, 1991. New York Times,May 30, 2005; November 9, 2007. —Carol Brennan