DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Legendary Juan Luis Guerra has secured five nominations to the 2024 Latin Grammys that celebrate excellence in Latin music. The Latin Academy’s membership body of music creators, who represent all genres and creative disciplines—including recording artists, songwriters, producers, recording engineers and mixers—vote during the awards process for the best of the year.

Guerra’s nominations include “Record of the Year” and “Best Tropical Song” for “Mambo 23,” “Album of the Year” and “Best Merengue/Bachata Album” for “Radio Güira,” and “Producer of the Year” alongside his pianist, Janina Rosado, for the same album.

Other notable Dominican nominees include rapper J Noa, who earned her second nomination for “Best Alternative Song” with “Cabecear.” Christian music artist Redimi2 also received a nod for “Best Christian Album” with “Maverick.”

The merengue group Ilegales was nominated for “Best Contemporary Tropical Album” with “La fiesta,” while salsa legend José Alberto “El...