DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Relations (Mirex) has paid tribute to Dominican musician, composer, and artist Juan Luis Guerra, declaring him the Musical and Poetic Heritage of the Dominican Republic.

The event, attended by First Lady Raquel Arbaje, saw Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez emphasize that over Guerra’s four decades of artistic career, the artist has elevated Dominican music to extraordinary dimensions. Alvarez specifically highlighted how Guerra has imbued merengue and bachata with unprecedented poetic sophistication and musical versatility.

“His career transcends the awards and distinctions accumulated,” Minister Alvarez stated during the ceremony dedicated to the Latin American icon. “What is truly significant is his capacity to narrate —with poetic verses that seduce and captivate the imagination and the heart— the daily experiences of...