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Juanes is a globally recognized Latin rock artist known for his distinctive sound and humanitarian work.
Juanes partnered with Mercedes-Benz and Dolby Atmos to preview his forthcoming immersive audio album. This collaboration offered a holistic experience, delivering an ultimate sound in a car sound experience.
Juanes signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group.
Juanes became the first artist to preview an upcoming album in the Dolby Atmos in-car sound experience, as part of a partnership between Apple Music, Universal Music Group, Dolby, and Mercedes-Benz.
Juanes partnered with Hard Rock International for philanthropic Artist Spotlight merchandise. The proceeds from this initiative would raise international awareness and funds for his Mi Sangre Foundation, which focuses on protecting children.
Juanes supports the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation's Juanes Scholarship, a four-year scholarship for a bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music.
Juanes co-hosted a 'Live Musicians on Musicians' event with Goyo, facilitated by a partnership with Sonesta, bringing the event to a live audience.
Juanes co-founded Chile's first Bamba Festival with Lotus, the company behind Lollapalooza Chile, and headlined the event.
Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez, known professionally as Juanes, was born on August 9, 1972, in Medellín, Colombia. His musical journey began at age two, learning piano, and then guitar at seven from his father and brothers. He grew up influenced by traditional Colombian sounds like tango and vallenato, as well as rock and metal acts such as The Beatles and Metallica. In 1988, at 17, Juanes co-founded the rock band Ekhymosis, which released eight albums and achieved national recognition with hits like “Solo” in 1992. After Ekhymosis disbanded in 1997, Juanes embarked on a solo career, relocating to Los Angeles to develop his new sound.
Juanes released his solo debut album, “Fíjate Bien,” in 2000, which earned him three Latin Grammys for Best New Artist, Best Rock Solo Vocal Album, and Best Rock Song. His subsequent album, “Un Día Normal” (2002), achieved significant success across America, holding a record 92 weeks in the top ten of Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. This album featured the chart-topping single “A Dios le Pido” and a duet with Nelly Furtado, “Fotografía.” “Mi Sangre” (2004) continued his international success, yielding three number-one singles, including “La Camisa Negra.” He continued releasing successful albums such as “La Vida… Es Un Ratico” (2007), “P.A.R.C.E.” (2010), and “Loco de Amor” (2014), which won a Latin Grammy for Best Pop/Rock Album and was nominated for a Grammy, consolidating his position as a prominent Latin music artist.
His career progression saw a shift from his rock roots into fusions with contemporary sounds, evident in “Mis planes son amarte” (2017), which won a Latin Grammy for Best Pop/Rock Album and was accompanied by a space-themed visual album. He explored the urban genre with “Más futuro que pasado” (2019), featuring collaborations with artists like Alessia Cara and Sebastián Yatra, while still incorporating traditional Colombian musical styles. In 2021, Juanes released “Origen,” an album of cover songs reflecting his musical influences, accompanied by an Amazon Prime documentary. His 2023 album, “Vida Cotidiana,” marked a return to his electric guitar rock roots and acclaimed songwriting, winning a Latin Grammy for Best Pop-Rock Album and a Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album, with many critics calling it his “best album.” Beyond music, Juanes is recognized for his extensive humanitarian work, notably through the Mi Sangre Foundation, which helps victims of anti-personnel mines in Colombia.
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