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Singer Confronts Colombia's Pain
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Nov. 22 - Soldiers in wheelchairs, maimed by land mines, eagerly

waited in Bogotá's wide central plaza, just the kind of fans whose pain the Colombian
rocker Juanes sings about. Two blocks away, in a colonial-style hotel, Juanes was on edge.
He may be Latin America's hottest singer-songwriter these days, a soulful poet with electric
guitar whose politically charged lyrics have won acclaim for capturing the nihilism and
outrage of Colombia's long civil conflict, but on a recent day he nervously strummed his
guitar and paced the hallways as fans gathered outside.
"I'm always scared," he said, taking a moment from practicing "Sueños," or "Dreams," a
plaintive cry for peace from his newest album, "Mi Sangre" ("My Blood"). But once he
starts to play before a crowd, he explained: "I close my eyes and disconnect. I just channel
all my energy."
It is a ritual that has served Juanes well as he has skyrocketed in just four years from
obscurity to the brink of superstardom. In the process he has won nine Latin Grammy
Awards, including a record six for his second album, "Un Dia Normal" ("A Normal Day").
The recipe for the 32-year-old singer's success consists of imaginative lyrics and a fresh
musical style that mixes Juanes's rangy voice with his hard-driving guitar and a rich stew of
Colombia's folkloric music. Influenced by sounds as varied as Metallica and Bono and
playing a decidedly rock-inflected music, Juanes has strong potential crossover appeal,
even though he has recorded only in Spanish thus far. "Un Dia Normal" sold nearly
900,000 copies in the United States out of two million sold worldwide. In 2002-3, Juanes
headlined a tour that visited nearly 50 American cities, singing in Spanish in some
distinctly un-Latin places, like Minneapolis and Columbus, Ohio.
Un cantante enfrenta el dolor de Colombia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, 22 de noviembre - Soldados en sillas de ruedas, mutilados por minas

terrestres, esperaban ansiosos en la amplia plaza central de Bogotá, justo el tipo de fanáticos cuyo
dolor canta el rockero colombiano Juanes. A dos cuadras, en un hotel de estilo colonial, Juanes
estaba nervioso. Puede que sea el cantautor más popular de América Latina en estos días, un poeta
conmovedor con guitarra eléctrica cuyas letras políticamente cargadas han ganado elogios por
capturar el nihilismo y la indignación del largo conflicto civil de Colombia, pero en un día reciente
tocaba nerviosamente su guitarra y paseaba el ritmo. pasillos mientras los fanáticos se reunían
afuera.
"Siempre tengo miedo", dijo, tomándose un momento para practicar "Sueños" o "Dreams", un grito
lastimero por la paz de su nuevo álbum, "Mi Sangre". Pero una vez que comienza a tocar ante una
multitud, explicó: "Cierro los ojos y me desconecto. Simplemente canalizo toda mi energía".
Es un ritual que le ha servido bien a Juanes, ya que se ha disparado en solo cuatro años desde la
oscuridad hasta el borde del estrellato. En el proceso, ha ganado nueve premios Grammy Latinos,
incluido un récord de seis por su segundo álbum, "Un día normal".
La receta del éxito del cantante de 32 años consiste en letras imaginativas y un estilo musical fresco
que mezcla la voz aguda de Juanes con su guitarra contundente y un rico guiso de música folclórica
colombiana. Influenciado por sonidos tan variados como Metallica y Bono y tocando una música
decididamente con inflexiones de rock, Juanes tiene un gran potencial de atracción cruzada, a pesar
de que hasta ahora solo ha grabado en español. "Un Dia Normal" vendió cerca de 900.000 copias en
los Estados Unidos de dos millones vendidos en todo el mundo. En 2002-3, Juanes encabezó una
gira que visitó casi 50 ciudades estadounidenses, cantando en español en algunos lugares
claramente no latinos, como Minneapolis y Columbus, Ohio.
BIOGRAPHY
Juan Esteban Aristizabal, better known as Juanes, is a Colombian singer,

songwriter, and musician. He was born on August 9, 1972, in Medellin, Colombia.
Juanes started playing guitar at a young age and was influenced by Colombian folk
music, rock, and metal. In the 1990s, he formed the band Ekhymosis, which
became popular in Colombia and other Latin American countries.
In 2000, Juanes released his solo debut album, "Fíjate Bien," which won three Latin
Grammy Awards. Some of his other popular albums include "Mi Sangre," "La Vida
Es Un Ratico," and "P.A.R.C.E." As a singer-songwriter, Juanes is known for his
socially-conscious lyrics and signature blend of rock, pop, and Latin American folk
music.
Over the years, Juanes has won numerous awards and accolades for his music,
including twenty Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and one Billboard
Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also been involved in various
charitable causes, including his own Mi Sangre Foundation, which works to provide
education and opportunities to vulnerable children and youth in Colombia.
In addition to his music career, Juanes has also been involved in various television
and film projects. He has served as a coach on the television show La Voz
Colombia, and has also appeared in films and television shows in both Colombia
and the United States.
Overall, Juanes is an internationally-renowned artist who has made a significant
impact on the music industry in Colombia and beyond.

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Singer Confronts Colombia's Pain

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, Nov. 22 - Soldiers in wheelchairs, maimed by land mines, eagerly

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, 22 de noviembre - Soldados en sillas de ruedas, mutilados por minas

Juan Esteban Aristizabal, better known as Juanes, is a Colombian singer,

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