Get ready for a deeply personal and emotional song from Colombian rock star, Juanes. 'Madre' is like reading a private letter written from a son to his mother who has passed away. Juanes opens his heart, sharing his sadness and the emptiness he feels without her. He misses her guidance and the simple comfort of talking to her when he feels lost.
However, the song is ultimately a message of hope and strength. It’s about how the memory of a loved one can become a guiding light. For Juanes, his mother's memory is a powerful source of energy and courage. He describes it as a 'luz por dentro' (an 'inner light') that helps him find his way through dark times. And in a beautiful tribute to his art, he explains how he transforms this inner light: 'pero por fuera es canción'... on the outside, it becomes a song. He turns his personal grief and love into the music you're about to hear.
Juanes, born Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez on August 9, 1972, in Medellín, Colombia, is a celebrated Colombian musician and singer known for blending rock with Latin pop and traditional Colombian rhythms. Beginning his career in 1988 with the rock band Ekhymosis, Juanes launched a highly successful solo career in 2000 with his debut album Fíjate Bien, which earned him three Latin Grammy Awards.
Over the years, Juanes has sold over 15 million records worldwide and won 26 Latin Grammy Awards along with three Grammy Awards, establishing him as one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His international hit "La Camisa Negra" from the album Mi Sangre is widely recognized. Beyond music, Juanes is also noted for his humanitarian efforts, especially aiding Colombian victims of anti-personnel mines through his foundation, Fundación Mi Sangre.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Juanes continues to create impactful music that resonates with audiences around the world while promoting peace and social change.