NARAS Heroes: Juan Luis Guerra is a documentary short honoring one of the most internationally recognized Latin artists, Juan Luis Guerra. His popular style of merengue and Afro-Latin fusion has garnered him worldwide success.
Juan Luis Guerra is also credited for popularizing bachata music on a global level and is often associated with the genre, although his distinct style of bachata features a more traditional bolero rhythm and aesthetic mixed with bossa-nova influenced melodies and harmony in some of his songs. He has sold 30 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards including 21 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Latin Billboard Music Awards.