Its impossible to get anywhere alone, says Juanes, who also used the confinement during the pandemic to set up sort of a virtual university at home, taking guitar lessons with Tomo Fujita from Berklee College of Music, harmony with Guillermo Vadal, singing with coach Eric Vetro, and poetrywith Daz Pimienta (hence their collaboration). A lofty description, but one that plays out in Juanes's life. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. "We didn't write love songs," Juanes says. Born Juan Esteban Aristizbal Vsquez on August 9, 1972, in Carolina del Prncipe, Antioquia, Colombia, Juanes began to learn how to play guitar at age seven, taught by his father and older brothers. "All my happiness, all my pain, is there.". JUANES: Well, that's, it's a magical feeling. Juanes is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and record producer who is widely regarded as one of the most successful and popular Latin American musicians of the 21st century. Opening the door to education and social awareness will take entire generations, its not something just for the current government. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Its fantastic to be able to do; you download kicks, snares, hi-hats, basses, guitars, whatever you like. The country and Medelln were shaken up. Now that youve gone back to your origins, where do you see yourself moving forward? A. Introduce the musician Juanes using some of the information in the Teacher Resource: Background on Juanes. I have three teenage children who are listening to that all day long. Sometimes its hard to shut all the noise thats taking you there, you know? A covers album, the Grammy-nominated Origen, arrived in May 2021 and found Juanes interpreting songs by some of his biggest influences. During the pandemic, Ive written like a madman. Juanes performs at the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala in his honor in Las Vegas in 2019. Not every pop singer, though, has had to inhabit reggaeton attitudes to be successful. The music of Colombia is an expression of Colombian culture, music genres, both traditional and modern, according with the features of each geographic region, although it is not uncommon to find different musical styles in the same region.The diversity in musical expressions found in Colombia can be seen as the result of a mixture of Amerindian, African, and European (especially Spanish . The album was much brighter than Fijate Bien (Juanes himself described Un Da Normal as the dawn that followed the night of its predecessor), and it spun off numerous hit singles, most notably a duet ballad with Nelly Furtado, "Fotografia," which the duo would go on to perform at the next Latin Grammy ceremony. On the other hand, when concerts come back, this album will be a whole experience live. 3:44. "It breaks age and social class barriers," says longtime manager Fernn Martnez. Then, some of the songs included in, With Ekhymosis we tried a few things we included congas, piano, and other. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Cancin Desaparecida (Missing Song) is a song I did with Mabiland, a very cool girl from the Choc region in the Colombian Pacific, from a city called Quibd a very complex city. Everything was cool and we moved on. "You can't be on good terms with both God and the devil." So what we did was getting away as much as we could, while respecting the melody and the tempo of the song and the tonality of most of the songs. Like my kids, they - born here, Miami. His quest for peace is rooted in action. But there were other things that took me there. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. With 11 songs including the previously released singles Gris, Amores Prohibidos, Ojal and Veneno, and a return to his rock roots with electric guitar tinged with funk, son and cumbia, among other rhythms, Vida Cotidiana (which means Everyday Life) debuts Thursday (May 18) at 8 p.m. (EST) under Universal Music Latino. I don't know why. Each day brought its new discovery: Hey, lets try this, lets try that. Juanes revels in it, evident by his many duets with music giants such as Tony Bennett, Juan Gabriel, Santana, Herbie Hancock, Juan Luis Guerra, Nelly Furtado and most recently Fonseca. For me I see it as an anthem for advocacy work for those who work on social issues. Veneno (Venom) is a song that I really like because it evokes a bit of the world of funk that I love, but also because the lyrics talk about toxic relationships that are so important, that we experience daily in our personal relationships, and also at work sometimes. Juanes offers a ska-based take, and also invited musicians from the Roots to play the winds. Yeah. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. . Weve had conversations in the past five minutes, ten minutes, says Juanes. I really love that and I missed that a lot. But not everything you do is fine; there are things that arent right, even for myself. Good, man, great. Cancin Desaparecida talks about the disappeared in Colombia, who have reached alarming numbers, and in the last three years many stories have emerged about why this happened. I had worked with Juan Luis before on a song of his called La Calle and he had produced one of my records, but I never had the opportunity to do one of my songs with Juan Luis before. Besides, music has to do with our roots and the mix of African sounds with indigenous ones, with the Caribbean, the Pacific, the Atlantic, and all our tropical culture. The idea of these versions didnt happen overnight, behind each song theres a story. Vida Cotidiana is a song that I wrote for my daughter Luna, who is the eldest. I'm Viviana Hurtado. We even did everything before the pandemic began. The origin of the songs has to do with the music that I listened to as a kid. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. NEW YORK After experimenting with different types of music, Juanes returns to his roots with "Origen," a covers album in which he pays tribute to the most influential artists in his life . We worked really hard with Sebas, and with everyone who was involved, in every detail, looking for the best way to find a version of these songs among my music and my way of doing it. A. Changing an entire system will take years. Juanes was born and grew up in Medellin, Colombia, a city with some of the richest and poorest populations in Colombia, and one of the most violent cities in the world. One of our favorite tricks for practicing a new language involves consuming culture (books movies, or music) in that language. His musical style is often described as a blend of rock . Nevertheless, Juanes does recognize that gaining new fans will take a more robust effort on his part to break from the constraints of monolingual singing. The concert celebrated the diplomatic end to the crisis. But you could also stay in the middle. And that lead to a success that Juanes says brings him closer to his family. (Singing in Spanish) It's time to change. This is all about what I want to do, and to do it with love from my art, my origin, he says. You know, I just feel that now is a time of open consciousness about reality, about what we are doing here in this life and this world and why are we here. "We might be nave, we might be idealists, but you must have the ability to believe the impossible is possible." What's a 'Juanes'? So I didnt say no to that. On the other hand, Ive had a guitar since I was seven. JUANES: Since I was a little kid, I always meditate, or I used to pray every morning, every night. Its fantastic to be able to do; you download kicks, snares, hi-hats, basses, guitars, whatever you like. Aug. 17, 2023, 3:00 PM ET (AP) Juanes, originally Juan Estebn Aristizbal Vsquez, (born August 9, 1972, Medelln, Colombia), Colombian guitarist, singer, songwriter, and activist who had an absorbing stage presence and gained international recognition in the early 21st century for his passionate songs of romantic love and social struggle. Juanes' film bridges science and ancient spiritual and healing traditions. It was great but after all of that I said enough.. I only knew popular music. Now youre coming back with an album full of them. I just love it. And explain that students are going to watch a video about Juanes and his work. He's currently on tour throughout the world, and he joined us in our studios in Washington, D.C. HURTADO: You're hearing the hit single "La Camisa Negra" by Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes. I believe this album marks a path, a new direction Im heading for a while, maybe for the rest of my life. We wanted to know more about his international appeal as an artist/advocate and hear some music too, so he joins us now. Turns out, Juanes was doing that all along! Then, with MTV Unplugged, that was an album in which, somehow, I came back to that organic part with Juan Luis. What I did in Mis planes son amarte and Ms futuro que pasado was phenomenal. This kind of project comes at a certain point and simply nails it. A. With the help of PooBear, Colombian rock star Juanes wrote "Goodbye For Now," his first song in English. A. I dont want to follow the trends. At the time I didnt know what rock was, he recalls. How do you see the present situation in Colombia? So many! We wanted to go as far away as possible from the originals and make versions that had something to do with my sound, or at least with how Im looking at things, how I want to do them. Playing music empowers you to communicate in a whole new way, in a language everyone can understand. Its not that I dont like it anymore, I love it. ", (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "NADA VALGO SIN TU AMOR"). We worked really hard with Sebas, and with everyone who was involved, in every detail, looking for the best way to find a version of these songs among my music and my way of doing it. By subscribing, you agree with Revues Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When I came to the United States, I saw that artists pay homage during the middle of their shows. HURTADO: So although I'd like to think that you're singing to me and that this song is about me, it's not. Do you think that, at times, working with producers known for reggaeton hits and exploring that sound has more to do with pleasing new generations and following trends? Whoever wants to hear it, will do it. Conceptual in origin, each of its songs was released with a corresponding thematic video, creating an expanded narrative. The subject caught my attention, I began to investigate and well, I ended up writing the song. Please enable Javascript in your browser and try As a teenager, Juanes and his guitar playing drifted toward heavy metal, influenced greatly by Metallica and other bands of that ilk. All rights reserved. The two nations and Ecuador had been on the brink of war due to a Colombian raid inside Ecuador. 2:03. Its part of a whole transformation of the conscious society, and thats going to take a long time. Goodbye For Now, his first English language song off of his latest album Mis Planes Son Amarte, is a clear statement he has not fallen on deaf ears. Man, Juan Gabriel blew my mind, Juanes says. I could talk about what I wanted, write what I wanted. Its a mixture of Brazilian and folk sounds that can seem like a country song in Spanish. HURTADO: Can you play a little bit of "Odio Por Amor"? Im very connected to that since I was very young, and I love it. Guitar riffs inspired by folk and old vallenato music defined his sound. Now, the award-winning musician has decided to crossover to English-language music. In his new Spotlight course, multi Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winner Juanes shows you how to speak music like a rockstar. Devoted to family, music and philanthropy, the composer whose songs have topped the charts all the way from Argentina to Belgium and beyond remains singularly down to earth but with lofty goals. What seems so ideal, so easy to unite, sometimes might take a lifetime to realize. RELATED: Juanes Travels Time and Space In His Stunning New Visual Album, Juanes, who has shunned singing in English before, doesnt have an issue with the language or even speaking it, but he told NBC Latino that for him, the issues is about songwriting. Quite the opposite, I really wanted to do it. To cover these anthems that are so important in Spanish-language music could end up being a major success or a monumental failure. And I think there will never be an end to it: No matter what people say, it will prevail. "First, through his music, but more importantly, through his attitude toward life. By the time he returned with his fourth album, La VidaEs un Ratico (2007), Juanes had such a global presence, Universal chose to release "Me Enamora," the lead single, to media outlets in 77 countries; it became a number one hit in 14 of them, setting the stage for another cycle of commercial success. After the concert I was in my room writing and around those days were the beginning of the war in Iraq, I guess, and I was so frustrated. Next have students create a public service announcement (PSA) or poster advertising their concert. Enrique Iglesias, who had to leave behind his early trademark heart-wrenching ballads like Hero for perreo-like singles in order to stay competitive, has seen over a billion streams on Spotify due to the revamping of his sound. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG "LO QUE ME GUSTA A MI"). Origen opens up with his take on Joe Arroyos Rebelin, a song about slavery during the colonial era in Cartagena. I dont know either. What I did in Mis planes son amarte and Ms futuro que pasado was phenomenal. And I did it with love and devotion, you know? Juanes revels in it, evident by his many duets with music giants such as Tony Bennett, Juan Gabriel, Santana, Herbie Hancock, Juan Luis Guerra, Nelly Furtado and most recently Fonseca. His passion for the instrument led him to learn traditional Latin sounds such as boleros, tangos, and cumbias as well as Colombian folk music styles such as vallenato and guasca. Hes sitting in his home studio, wearing dark glasses and a black shirt. In a recent interview, one of Colombia's most beloved icons spoke of the cathartic effects of his new documentary and the ambitious expectations behind his new album. I was in a place I wasnt 100 percent myself but I learned a lot from there. It also notched charting hit singles (six), Grammy nominations (eight), Grammy awards (five), and various other accolades. Silvio Rodriguez's Mujeres and Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. Sometimes its hard to shut all the noise thats taking you there, you know? His fifth studio album, 2010's P.A.R.C.E., was recorded in London and produced by Stephen Lipson. I think its just we havent had the time yet to meet each other well, says Juanes. Watch the Juanes: Peacebuilding through Music video and answer the questions based on what you see and hear. For example, my daughter Luna loves music and she goes to Splice.com and downloads her samples. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Nueva Msica Latina:De Maluma y Carin Len, Ha*Ash, Los ngeles Azules yms, Nueva Msica Latina:De Banda MS, Rauw Alejandro yms, New Music Latin: Listen to Releases From Banda MS, Karol G, &More. But when I discovered it, I said: This shit is fucking good, and I got hooked on it. Welcome to the program, Juanes. Juanes to perform family, faith songs for Pope - USA TODAY What advice does Juanes give to individuals who ask him how they can contribute to peace? Last May, Juanes posted on Instagram a black-and-white photo of him with PooBear seemingly working in Los Angeles. JUANES: Yeah. "We used to pray the rosary every day after dinner." Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Issue addressed through the concert: Each song -- including Juanes' first Anglo-language cut, "Goodbye for Now" co-written with Poo Bear -- had its own video. Sometimes you just cross that line, and immediately, you lost. In addition to Guerra, Juanes invited other artists to help him write. The God-addressing song became an anthem in much of Latin America, a sort of prayer for peace throughout that often-troubled part of the world. The album encompasses styles as diverse as tango, merengue, heavy metal, folk, reggae, vallenato, pop and, of course, rock. For me, God is inside my heart, and is inside everyone's heart. By Jovane Marie When Colombian superstar Juanes takes the stage, the atmosphere shifts. I really want to make the music that I love, the music I feel comfortable and calm with. In September, he and countryman Sebastian Yatra issued the single "Bonita," which went Top Ten at Latin radio. Besides, Ive started to visualize the road ahead from now on, everything is different for me. This album connects me to what really moves me. Q. I missed the guitar, the drums, playing with people. And we just wanted to prove that music and art need to be over all ideology or way to think life, and we just wanted to go in there and play just because of love. I have never believed in radicalism; all music is beautiful. Read Full Biography Overview Biography Discography Songs Credits Awards Related Share on facebook twitter tumblr Juanes Biography by Jason Birchmeier And the way we recorded the album was very organic, there is nothing programmed here, these are people playing. "A lot of the Colombian folk music is in pentatonic minor. I co-produced this album with Sebastin Krys and our work together was very special. Why might the arts be a more effective vehicle for these messages? HURTADO: Excuse me while I sit back in my seat after dancing. Best of John Jones Album Reviews, Songs & More - AllMusic Show the video and lead a discussion using some or all of the following questions, incorporating the questions from the note-taking sheet into your conversation where appropriate. Juanes first fell in love with English-language music. I really needed to go back to that place. His desire to give back produces compassion, human rights and rehabilitation through his Mi Sangre (My Blood) Foundation, which helps poor Colombian children primarily in rural areas who are victims of landmines and war. Juanes sings in Spanish, plays guitar in English . Puerto Rican singer-songwriter GALE assisted him in the lyrics of the pop-rock Ojal, Tommy Torres on the reggae-infused song El Abrazo, and Cuban poet Alexis Daz Pimienta on Mayo, a song inspired by the marches that led to violent situations in Colombia in recent years during the month of May (when Labor Day is celebrated there.) At the old house in Carolina de Prncipe, his family played Gardel on vinyl. What is powerful about hearing a message in a song? The album includes 12 songs. People are amazing, no matter their age. Publications We have to take care of everyone, take care of companies that encourage development, take care of wealth generation, and not wealth accumulation. I just asked to God to protect my family and my country, the people I love, you know, simple things, but very, very, very deep at the same time. When you turn on Spanish-language radio today, the ubiquitous dance beats of reggaeton, which began in the late 1990s in Puerto Rico, are inescapable. The video was directed by Mara Camila Calle, who is a director from here in Medelln, and stars Dante, who is my 13-year-old son. Ive always done it but now I wanted to do it this way, in a record, as a concept. 2. The truth is that I have always done that since I was young. JUANES: Well, I'm saying that in this life, in these days, we live very fast and we forget that we are human, that we have feelings, that there is no way to be fighting with your brother, with your sister. What memories do you have of that time? "But when it became the single, all these people started to show up, the soldiers, the foundations, and I realized there was much to be done with music. @Juanes talks about his dilemma about singing in English https://t.co/gzkkV9Fifw via @JackRicofficial pic.twitter.com/mZDhyM79bU. So you dont like a more digital production anymore? Juanes to sing for Pope Francis - USA TODAY A year later, he launched his foundation. Rosala's Incredible Journey From Flamenco to Megastardom Then they listened to the covers and everyone loved them. I thought that was a really cool way of seeing music; its a different world. Education. "She understands me and puts up with all my craziness." You know, I guess music has a power - it's a powerful weapon of peace, and we need to use art to get close and just to destroy all these stupid barriers we have. Juanes has sung in English in concert often something by Bob Marley and at special events like the Eagles tribute (Hotel California) and John Lennons 75th Birthday Concert (Woman). Juanes sings in Spanish, plays guitar in English - Chicago Tribune I love that place, he says. "Rock was a way to vent." How do you feel when you hear a song that has lyrics about an important social issue? He's a man who acts according to his principles, who is honest in everything he does. Eventually, he says, "I convinced them [music] was something serious for me. It was really hard, because immediately, when you do those kind of events, people immediately start to (Spanish spoken). I didnt understand; I lived in another world. receive communications related to AARP volunteering. For me, its something deeper, it involves wanting to do things that relate to me. Kraken was one of those first outstanding bands. JUANES: Well, it's hard. "For me, Spanish is essential. And I have always liked that; its a part of me. Im not looking for millions of likes. Universal Music Latin Entertainment via AP, Released on Friday by Universal Music Latin, Origen is accompanied by adocumentary on Amazon Prime, produced by Jos Tilln and directed by Kacho Lpez, in which Juanes explains why he chose each of the songs. Gris (Gray) is a totally indie-rock song Its the song that opens the album and its a song that talks about the peak moment, lets say, of my crisis with Cecilia at that time. Then Id say: Fuck, its great that I made that mistake because if I hadnt, I wouldnt be where I am today.. Then, some of the songs included in Origen, also have to do with that moment. Explain to students that they will work in groups to identify an international issue that is important to them and then they will design a concert that will raise awareness of this issue. 5. In the beginning, my whole life revolved around my family, it was a beautiful time. A. I adapt to their needs. Doesnt it sound awesome? Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. It must include the title of the concert, the logo, the slogan, a few bands and a few songs. With 24 Latin Grammys, two Grammys and the distinction by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, Colombian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Juanes has proven that his music knows no boundaries. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. "My biggest joys in life," he says, "are my three children." I really want to sing in Spanish, its good for me, but now I have my three kids born in the United States, they speak both languages and they enjoy it when they listen to me singing in English," though he said with a smile that sometimes the kids laugh at his English pronunciation. Below is a list of 10 ways to tell if you are a true music junkie! Juanes has received multiple international awards for his humanitarian work. He's also a member of BFCA (Broadcast Film Critics Association) Follow Jack on Twitter: @jackricofficial and Instagram: @jackrico. La Fea Ms Bella (Soundtrack de la Telenovela) - Apple Music I respect her a lot and I really think shes a very talented person and I think in the future, maybe, someday, but I dont want to do it because of commercial reasons, I want to do it because it feels good, because its a good song and I want her to do the same. We have many different rhythms in 3/4 and 4/4, like cumbia and porro. In the United States alone, the album rode the Billboard Latin chart for two straight years, remaining in the Top Ten for a record-breaking 92 weeks. Junie B. Jones: The Musical song list including song titles, associated characters and recommended audition songs. He also performed at the ceremony. I didnt understand; I lived in another world. Playing an acoustic guitar, with a medallion of the Virgin Mary dangling from her neck, she sang "Como en un Mar Eterno," a nasal ballad by the flamenco fusionist Hanna. HURTADO: I'd like us to talk a little bit more about your music. If we love each other, lets give this a spin, lets dance together. That is why Cecilia is happy, tropical.
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