Juanes is a Colombian musician who was a member of the
heavy metal band Ekhymosis and
is now a solo artist.
Juanes is also known for his humanitarian work, especially with aid for Colombian victims of anti-personnel mines.
Juanes has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
-Wikipedia
Birth Name: Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez
Born: August 9, 1972 (age 52)
From: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Genre(s):
Latin,
pop,
rock
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
guitar
Occupation(s):
Musician,
singer-songwriter
Active From: 1988-present
Associated Acts:
Ekhymosis,
Nelly Furtado,
Laura Pausini,
Colbie Caillat,
Juan Luis Guerra
Awards:
2008
Grammy Award for Latin Pop Album: La Vida ... Es Un Ratico
2006
MTV Video Music Award
(Latin America) for Best ArtistCentral
Latin Billboard Music Award
for Songwriter Of The Year
Quotes:
"She's so important for Columbian artists because she's opening the doors for everybody in Columbian music.
I respect her a lot"
(about Shakira)