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Juan Luis Guerra brings Caribbean night to Galicia a year after storm cancellation
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Juan Luis Guerra brings Caribbean night to Galicia a year after storm cancellation

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dominican musician Juan Luis Guerra performed in Sanxenxo, Spain, fulfilling a promise to return after his previous concert was canceled due to a storm.
  • Over 15,000 fans attended the concert, which featured performances by Grupo Manรญa and Gente de Zona, creating a Caribbean atmosphere.
  • Guerra performed his hits, including 'Rosalรญa,' 'Para ti,' 'Burbujas de amor,' and 'La bilirrubina,' to an enthusiastic crowd.

Dominican music star Juan Luis Guerra captivated over 15,000 fans in Sanxenxo, Spain, with a vibrant Caribbean night concert. The performance marked his return to Galicia, fulfilling a promise made a year after a severe storm forced the cancellation of his previous show in the region.

The concert, held at the Baltar football field in Portonovo, also featured performances by Puerto Rican group Grupo Manรญa and Cuban duo Gente de Zona. The summer temperatures and lively music transformed the venue into a festive Caribbean hub, much to the delight of the attendees who had gathered after enjoying the local gastronomy.

Fans were particularly eager for Guerra's return, recalling the abrupt end to his concert last July due to a sudden, intense storm. This year's event, however, proceeded without a hitch, despite a hailstorm the previous day, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the music.

It's a great pleasure to be with all of you.

โ€” Juan Luis GuerraGreeting the audience at the beginning of his performance.

Guerra took the stage with his hit 'Rosalรญa' and engaged the crowd with a mix of his beloved songs. He performed a "very important merengue" dedicated to Jesus, titled 'Para ti,' and later thrilled the audience with classics like 'Burbujas de amor' and 'Tรบ.' The Dominican artist also touched upon social issues, performing a fragment of his song 'El costo de la vida' (The Cost of Living).

The concert was a celebration of Latin music and culture, with Guerra acknowledging and welcoming fans from various Latin American countries, including Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, and Argentina. The night culminated with an energetic rendition of his most iconic song, 'La bilirrubina,' leaving the audience singing and dancing.

I want to thank you all for your affection. Have a great time, blessings.

โ€” Juan Luis GuerraHis closing remarks before performing his final song.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.