Juan Luis Guerra to Headline the Legend Q&A During Billboard Latin Music Week

Juan Luis Guerrais legendary.., And he’s about to show you why…

The 61-year-old Dominican singer/songwriter and 18-time Latin Grammy winner has been confirmed as a special guest at this year’s Billboard Latin Music Week

Juan Luis Guerra

Guerra will headline the “Legend Q&A” session on Wednesday, April 24, at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

“Juan Luis Guerra is a living legend that continues to create and innovate,” said Leila CoboBillboard’s Vice President and Latin Industry Lead. “His newly released single ‘Kitipun‘ is a hit! He has inspired and continues to inspire generations of musicians. We are honored to host him in this very exclusive and rare Q&A.”

Guerra revolutionized bachata, the traditional music of the Dominican Republic, and has taken it around the world. A guitarist, singer, composer, arranger and bandleader, Guerra has placed 42 songs on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, including six No. 1s. On Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart, he’s placed 11 top 10 titles and three No. 1 albums. Also, he has been recognized by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Science as person of the year and was named Latin songwriter of the year by BMI’BMI Latin Awards.

Returning for its 29th year, Latin Music Weekfeatures Q&A sessions and panels, including its signature “Star Q&As,” as well as panels focusing on streaming, videos, both mainstream and Latin collaborations and more. 

Registration to the conference will give attendees access to three days of panels, one-on-one sessions and showcases, plus tickets to the Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air live on Telemundoon April 25. Special loyalty and early-bird rates are available.

To register for the conference and awards, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

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