Carlos Vives is a celebrated Colombian musician, actor, and composer, renowned for fusing traditional Colombian vallenato and cumbia with pop music and rock elements to craft a unique sound that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Born on August 7, 1961, in Santa Marta, Colombia, Vives began his career on the small screen with a notable role in the Colombian telenovela "Gallito Ramírez," which led to a greater national interest in his music pursuits. However, it was his 1993 album "Clásicos de la Provincia" that marked a turning point in his career, bringing vallenato to the international stage with hits like "La Gota Fría."

Over the years, Carlos Vives has continued to evolve and innovate, cementing his status as an ambassador of Colombian culture. His energetic and uplifting music transcends generational boundaries, often featuring collaborations with other prominent artists to blend different sounds and rhythms. With multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy awards under his belt, Vives continues to release new music that resonates with themes of love, folklore, and Colombian identity. Some of his most recent works include tracks like "No Me Dejan Salir," which continues to push the vallenato genre into the contemporary music scene, and "Mamacita," showcasing his enduring ability to create catchy, heartfelt anthems. His contributions to the recording of "Escalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así" honor the memory and legacy of vallenato legend Rafael Escalona, demonstrating his deep respect for the musical traditions that have shaped his career.

Genres

Colombian Pop

Latin Pop

Vallenato

Related Artists

Maluma

Shakira

J Balvin

Juanes

Fonseca

Camilo

Alejandro Sanz

Silvestre Dangond

Andrés Cepeda

Jorge Celedón

Aterciopelados

ChocQuibTown

Latest Release

La Chancleta

Carin Leon•

Carlos Vives•

Chimbala

Single - Released August 22, 2024