Juanes is 54 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 9 August 1972.
Colombian singer and guitarist who has won multiple Latin Grammy Awards
Did you know?He began his music career in a heavy metal band called Ekhymosis before finding global success as a solo artist.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 August 1972
Age54
NationalityColombian
BirthplaceMedellín, Colombia
Occupationsinger, composer, guitarist
Editor's Take:
Juanes is one of the most successful Latin rock and pop artists in the world. He grew up in Medellín, Colombia, and started out in a heavy metal band. His solo albums mixed rock with Colombian folk sounds. La Camisa Negra became a global hit in 2005. He has won more than 20 Latin Grammy Awards. He also campaigns against landmines through his foundation. He organised the large Paz Sin Fronteras peace concerts.
Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez (born 9 August 1972), known professionally as Juanes (Spanish:), is a Colombian musician and singer, a former member of the rock band Ekhymosis.
