The Team

Living legend of Latin American song. Born in La Romana, Dominican Republic, in 1954. Winner of the Viña del Mar International Festival (1986) with "Para Quererte", performed by Maridalia Hernández.

Nine albums with collaborations including Juan Luis Guerra, Manuel Tejada, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Silvio Rodríguez, and Carlos Varela. Minister of Culture of the Dominican Republic (2012-2016). Ambassador to UNESCO (2016-2020), where he achieved the recognition of merengue and bachata as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Founder of Fundación Retajila (9 debut albums for emerging artists) and Nido para Ángeles (foundation for children with severe brain damage). Soberano al Mérito 2026.

Creator of CIVILA, one of Latin America's first social networks. Named by CNN among "20 Internet Leaders." Google/Reuters Digital Vision Fellow at Stanford. Social Entrepreneur in Residence at the National University of Singapore.

Three decades at the intersection of technology, culture, and human development. His philosophy: "Never help — engage, enable, empower, inspire, and connect."

Leads CEMI.ai (Collectively Enhanced Multiple Intelligence), the organization behind Música Viva, aiLearning.global, and the network of AI-powered educational and cultural initiatives.

Dominican percussionist, composer/arranger, producer, and entrepreneur with over 30 years in the music and advertising industries. Double major from Berklee College of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Fine/Studio Arts.

His prolific career has left its mark on hundreds of projects, including collaborations with renowned artists and international record labels. His ear was trained in Boston's rehearsal halls, but his soul draws from the rich musical traditions of Latin America.