Juan Luis Guerra advises new merengue talents: The key is to study the masters
The legendary Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra shared a valuable lesson for artists looking to stand out in the merengue industry. During a meeting with the press following his recent participation in Ramón Orlando’s concert at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, the performer of global hits underscored the importance of training and respect for the genre’s roots.
When asked about the path that new generations must follow to establish themselves in tropical music, the multi-Grammy award winner was emphatic that the foundation of success lies in deeply knowing the history of those who paved the way.
Let them study the merengue artists, above all they have to look at Johnny, Joseíto, Ramón and create their own new things.
Juan Luis GuerraWith these statements, the artist highlighted the trajectory of iconic figures such as Johnny Ventura, Joseíto Mateo, and Ramón Orlando, describing them as a mandatory school for any musician who aspires to maintain the quality and essence of the national rhythm. For Guerra, learning from these references should not be a limit, but a starting point.
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Beyond paying tribute to the great masters, the singer-songwriter emphasized that imitation is not the ultimate goal. According to his perspective, the true challenge for new exponents of merengue is to take the lessons learned from the pillars of the genre and transform them into a fresh, authentic proposal with its own unique stamp.
Juan Luis Guerra’s message resonates as a guide for the industry, inviting young talents to balance respect for tradition with the necessary innovation that today’s music demands.
