ARTIST BIO
Juanes, born Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez in Medellín, Colombia in 1972, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Juanes began playing guitar at the age of seven and soon began writing his own songs. He formed the rock band Ekhymosis in 1992 and released five albums with the group before embarking on a solo career in 2000, which has been incredibly successful. He has sold over 15 million albums worldwide and has won numerous awards, including 19 Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards. Juanes has also been involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors. He founded the Mi Sangre Foundation, which works to promote peace and education in Colombia. He has also been involved in numerous campaigns to raise awareness about the environment, poverty, and human rights. Juanes is one of the most successful Latin American artists of all time and has been an inspiration to millions of people