Born in Medellin, Colombia, Juanes was caught in the nets of music from an early age, influenced by found sounds from the music from the outskirts and the tangos of Carlos Gardel, to Soda Stereo, Led Zeppelin through Silvio Rodriguez and Jimi Hendrix. He recently released his 5th studio album titled P.A.R.C.E. - which is short for the word "parcero", which means "friend" or "buddy". According to Juanes, this latest album is about love, peace, and freedom.
His compositions reflect strictly personal experiences and themes ranging from love to the humor and double meaning, which further emphasizes the message of high social and uneasy peace. He is opposed to the violence generated by the continuous fight in his native Colombia, as well as all the conflicts that mark the face of the earth, and highlights the love of family and respect for humanity as the path that takes us beyond the bitterness.
To millions of fans of this poetic rocker, his compositions have been taken as true hymns dedicated to Latino pride, hope for peace, love and strength. In this respect, it is safe to say that Juanes is one of the most important Latin rockers -- both by the number of albums sold and by the enormous amount of sold-out concerts offered. In his career he has held over 800 concerts in America, Europe and Asia.
Juanes has recorded duets with Nelly Furtado, Black Eye Peas, Tony Bennett, Miguel Bose, Raphael and Colbie Caillat. Recently he recorded with jazz legend, Herbie Hancock a new version of "Earth" song written by Juanes in 1996 and considered by many the second national anthem of Colombia.
Juanes will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Friday April 15, 2011.
