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
)
From:
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Genres:
Latin, pop, rock
Occupations:
Musician, singer-songwriter
Instruments:
Vocals, guitar
Years active:
1988-present
Associated acts:
Ekhymosis, Nelly Furtado, Laura Pausini, Colbie Caillat, Juan Luis Guerra
Juanes 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)
Juanes 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
2005
MTV Video
Music Award (Latin America) for Best Male Artist
MTV Video Music Award
(Latin America) for Best Rock Artist
2003
MTV
Video Music Award (Latin America) for Best Rock Artist
MTV Video Music
Award (Latin America) for Artist Of The Year
4 Latin Grammy Awards for Record of the Year,
Album of the Year, Best Rock Solo Vocal Album and Song of the Year.
2002
MTV Video Music Award (Latin America) for Best Male Artist
Tour Dates: