Latin music’s “Star of the Decade” (Billboard), this singer/songwriter sensation appeals to a global audience with poetic, Spanish-language anthems and skillful guitar playing.

• Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, Colombian-born Juanes has built his global musical appeal through expressive musicianship and earnest Spanish-language songs featuring themes of peace and love, including “La Camisa Negra” and “La Señal,” as well as high-profile appearances including the World Cup and the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.
• His newest release MTV Unplugged (2012), an acoustic album recorded in Miami, received the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year.
• Before launching his wildly successful solo career, Juanes was a guitarist and singer for Ekhymosis, Colombia’s leading hard-rock band in which he performed for a decade starting in the late 1980s.
• Since his highly acclaimed first solo release, Fíjate Bien (2000), Juanes has released a total of 8 albums that have earned a record-breaking 19 Latin Grammys and have sold more than 15 million copies.
• “One of the most influential artists of the decade. He’s sold millions while making thought-provoking music.”—NPR