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EW's "Coolest Tours of Summer"-Juanes' "Loud & Unplugged" Spotlighted With Jay-Z/Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Taylor Swift & More /ABC News: "Juanes & band have never sounded tighter"

Horacio — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:37:38 +0000

Entertainment Weekly’s “Summer Music Preview” Herald’s JUANES’ Just Launched “Loud & Unplugged Tour” As One Of “The Coolest Tours”Of The Coming Summer Season

- Naming “The Grammy Winning Colombian Rock God” - Alongside Jay-Z/Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons And More - As A Headliner To Seek-Out This Summer

The Tour’s Recent Opening Night Saw ABC News/Univision Declare:

"Without exaggerating, I can say that Juanes and his bandmates have never sounded tighter. ...if you've listened to Juanes' MTV Unplugged album you know that he has strived for (and undoubtedly reached) a new level of musicianship... Whatever you do, don't miss the chance to check Juanes out when he comes your way"

With An Extensive List of Dates-Visiting 28 Cities Across The United States, The Loud & Unplugged Tour Will Arrive In Los Angeles & San Diego This Weekend, With Upcoming Shows In Arizona, Texas, Washington DC, New York, South Florida & Many More

(See All Dates Below)

Giving the Tour’s First Concert in Bakersfield, CA – Juanes Took Time Out To Meet With, And Give A Private Rehearsal Performance For, Young Members Of The United Farm Workers of America (UFW)

Sponsored by MetroPCS and ZTE, and Presented By AEG Live / Goldenvoice,

Juanes’ Loud & Unplugged Tour Can Be Seen At These Upcoming U.S. Concert Dates

Wednesday, May 22, 2013: Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Theater Friday, May 24, 2013: Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery Saturday, May 25, 2013: Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Sunday, May 26, 2013: San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre Thursday, May 30, 2013: Tucson, AZ. – AVA Amphitheatre Casino del Sol Friday, May 31, 2013: Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino Amphitheatre Saturday, June 1, 2013: El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum Sunday, June 2, 2013: Odessa, TX – Ector County Coliseum Thursday, June 6, 2013: Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Friday, June 7, 2013: Pharr, TX – Pharr Event Center Saturday, June 8, 2013: Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Sunday, June 9, 2013: New Orleans – House of Blues New Orleans Tuesday, June 11, 2013: Columbus – Palace Theatre Columbus Friday, June 14, 2013: Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre Saturday, June 15, 2013: Toronto, ON - Massey Hall Sunday, June 16, 2013: Montreal, QC – Metropolis Wednesday, June 19, 2013: Washington, DC – Wolf Trap Friday, June 21, 2013: Philadelphia - Trocadero Theatre Saturday, June 22, 2013: New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 23, 2013: Boston, MA – House of Blues Wednesday, June 26, 2013: Atlanta, GA – The Arena At Gwinnett Center Thursday, June 27, 2013 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live, Hollywood Friday, June 28, 2013: Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live, Orlando Sunday, June 30, 2013 Tampa, FL. – Straz Center

Images of JUANES: “Loud & Unplugged” – Bakersfield, CA

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www.juanes.net

www.juanesweb.com

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Juanes "LOUD & UNPLUGGED TOUR" Begins This Week

instyle — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:44:21 +0000

JUANES’ “LOUD & UNPLUGGED TOUR” Launches U.S. Run This Friday, May 17th The Extensive North American Tour Leg Will Find Latin Rock’s Leading Superstar Bringing The More Intimate Spirit Of His Grammy-Winning MTV UNPLUGGED Album To Stages In TWENTY-EIGHT Cities Across The United States & Canada. (See All Dates Below) “a brilliant and emotional unplugged performance that delivers more than two hours of dancing and celebration. …one of the best shows of the year” – Terra In Other Juanes News, The RIAA Has Just Awarded A Gold (500,000 Unit) Digital Song Certification In The United States For Juanes’ Smash Global Hit “La Camisa Negra”. The Certification Comes As The RIAA Recognizes The Growing Influence Of Online Audio & Video Streaming - With “La Camisa Negra” Holding over 20 Million YouTube Views Sponsored by MetroPCS and ZTE, and Presented By AEG Live / Goldenvoice, Juanes’ Loud & Unplugged Tour Can Be Seen At These Upcoming U.S. Concert Dates Friday, May 17, 2013: Bakersfield, CA – Rabobank Theater Saturday, May 18, 2013: San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Sunday, May 19, 2013: Fresno, CA – Paul Paul Theatre Wednesday, May 22, 2013: Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Theater Friday, May 24, 2013: Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery Saturday, May 25, 2013: Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Sunday, May 26, 2013: San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre Thursday, May 30, 2013: Tucson, AZ. – AVA Amphitheatre Casino del Sol Friday, May 31, 2013: Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino Amphitheatre Saturday, June 1, 2013: El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum Sunday, June 2, 2013: Odessa, TX – Ector County Coliseum Thursday, June 6, 2013: Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Friday, June 7, 2013: Pharr, TX – Pharr Event Center Saturday, June 8, 2013: Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Sunday, June 9, 2013: New Orleans – House of Blues New Orleans Tuesday, June 11, 2013: Columbus – Palace Theatre Columbus Friday, June 14, 2013: Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre Saturday, June 15, 2013: Toronto, ON - Massey Hall Sunday, June 16, 2013: Montreal, QC – Metropolis Wednesday, June 19, 2013: Washington, DC – Wolf Trap Friday, June 21, 2013: Philadelphia - Trocadero Theatre Saturday, June 22, 2013: New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 23, 2013: Boston, MA – House of Blues Wednesday, June 26, 2013: Atlanta, GA – The Arena At Gwinnett Center Thursday, June 27, 2013 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live, Hollywood Friday, June 28, 2013: Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live, Orlando Sunday, June 30, 2013 Tampa, FL. – Straz Center Also Learn More About Juanes Through His Recently Released Memoir: Chasing The Sun & Persiguiendo el sol

JUANES IS Honored With The Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award

instyle — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:36:24 +0000

- Joining The Ranks Of Previous Recipients: Bono And HRH Prince William / HRH Prince Harry - Recognizing The Latin Rock Superstar & Social Activist’s “work to engage Colombian youth in constructing a more peaceful, secure country through the founding of his Mi Sangre Foundation,” Juanes Joined Hillary Clinton, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Tony Bennett & More As This Year’s Recipients Of The Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Awards Last Night In Washington D.C. “The lyrics of my first songs were written in times of violent bombings and under the harassment of those who believe in the illusion of making easy money. But it was music that helped me discover that I am stronger than those that mistakenly thought that hope could be killed with a gun. For me and others of my generation, art became more than just a haven, it was a powerful way to conquer fear and to transform our feelings of impotence into creative impulse – that was the origin of Mi Sangre….” - WATCH JUANES COMPLETE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH HERE - “Juanes' Mi Sangre Foundation helps children, adolescents, and youths become key players in the construction of a peaceful Colombia. To accomplish this mission, the Foundation works with populations affected by the armed conflict and focuses on providing psychosocial assistance to heal wounds left by war. Through innovative initiatives that take advantage of art and culture as tools for social transformation, the Foundation equips youth with the skills they need to become agents of change in their communities.” – The Atlantic Council Learn More About FUNDACIÓN MI SANGRE - In English or Español – (L) Colombian pop star Juanes is honored with a Distinguished Leadership Award by Univision Network News Anchor Maria Elena Salinas (on behalf of the Atlantic Council in Washington, May 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (R) Singing legend Tony Bennett and Colombian star Juanes perform a duet after they were honored with Distinguished Leadership Awards from the Atlantic Council in Washington May 1, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst http://juanes.net - www.facebook.com/Juanes - https://twitter.com/juanes

The Atlantic Council To Honor JUANES With Its Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award

instyle — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:44:40 +0000

The Latin Rock Superstar And Social Activist Will Join Hillary Clinton, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Tony Bennett & More As This Year’s Recipients Of The Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Awards. Recognizing Juanes’ “work to engage Colombian youth in constructing a more peaceful, secure country through the founding of his Mi Sangre Foundation,” The Multiple GRAMMY & LATIN GRAMMY Winner Now Joins The Ranks Of Previous Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award Recipients - Bono And Prince William & Prince Harry Juanes And Tony Bennett Will Also Give A Duet Performance At The May 1 Awards Dinner In Washington DC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Next Monday, April 29th Will Also See Juanes Make A Landmark Primetime TV Appearance On “Dancing With The Stars” The Groundbreaking Colombian Rock Star Will Perform Two Songs IN SPANISH To OPEN Dancing With The Stars’ Special “Latin Night” Broadcast -Following the Broadcast, that Same Night Will Also See Juanes Profiled On ABC’s NIGHTLINE In A Cross-Network Interview With Univision’s Maria Elena Salinas Set to Visit Nearly 30 Cities Across The Country, The Highly-Anticipated U.S. Leg Of JUANES’ “LOUD & UNPLUGGED TOUR” Will Take Place Mid-May to June – With Juanes Bringing The Spirit of His GRAMMY and Multiple LATIN GRAMMY-Winning MTV Unplugged Album Directly To Fans in a More Intimate Theatre Presentation. See Juanes’ Loud & Unplugged Tour At These Upcoming U.S. Concert Dates Friday, May 17, 2013: Bakersfield, CA – Rabobank Theatre Saturday, May 18, 2013: San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Sunday, May 19, 2013: Fresno, CA – Paul Paul Theatre Wednesday, May 22, 2013: Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Theater Friday, May 24, 2013: Mountain View, CA – The Mountain Winery Saturday, May 25, 2013: Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Sunday, May 26, 2013: San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay Thursday, May 30, 2013: Tucson, AZ. – AVA Amphitheatre Casino del Sol Friday, May 31, 2013: Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino Amphitheatre Saturday, June 1, 2013: El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum Sunday, June 2, 2013: Odessa, TX – Ector County Coliseum Thursday, June 6, 2013: Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Friday, June 7, 2013: Pharr, TX – Pharr Event Center Saturday, June 8, 2013: Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Sunday, June 9, 2013: New Orleans – House of Blues New Orleans Tuesday, June 11, 2013: Columbus – Palace Theatre Columbus Friday, June 14, 2013: Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre Saturday, June 15, 2013: Toronto, ON - Massey Hall Sunday, June 16, 2013: Montreal, QC – Metropolis Wednesday, June 19, 2013: Washington, DC – Wolf Trap Friday, June 21, 2013: Philadelphia - Trocadero Theatre Saturday, June 22, 2013: New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 23, 2013: Boston, MA – House of Blues Wednesday, June 26, 2013: Atlanta, GA – The Arena At Gwinnett Center Thursday, June 27, 2013 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live, Hollywood Friday, June 28, 2013: Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live, Orlando Sunday, June 30, 2013 Tampa, FL. – Straz Center Fans Can Also Learn More About Juanes Through His Recently Released, Heartfelt and Very Personal Memoir: Chasing The Sun & Persiguiendo el sol

JUANES - Los Angeles Book In-Store

instyle — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:49:12 +0000

MONDAY, APRIL 8 LOS ANGELES, CA BARNES & NOBLE 7:00PM SIGNING GET YOUR COPY ON SITE! BARNES & NOBLE (The Grove) - 189 The Grove Drive - LA, CA 90036

JUANES To Perform On “Dancing With The Stars”

instyle — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:36:23 +0000

In An Appearance On LIVE With KELLY And MICHAEL This Morning, It Was Revealed That The Multiple GRAMMY & LATIN GRAMMY Winning Rock Superstar Will Give A Two-Song Primetime Performance In Spanish To OPEN A Special April 29th “Latin Night” On ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” On today’s “LIVE with Kelly and Michael,” Colombian rock star JUANES made his first appearance on the top morning talk show. The superstar singer sat down with hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan to talk about his new, highly-anticipated memoir entitled Chasing the Sun/Persiguiendo el sol, and gave a stunning performance of one of his biggest hits, A Dios le Pido. During their conversation, the superstar singer also made an exciting announcement: he’ll be opening a special Latin night of ABC’s primetime hit Dancing With the Stars on April 29th.- Photo credit: Lorenzo Bevilaqua/Disney-ABC Domestic TV (Individual High Resolution Pictures Available by Request) This Week Sees Juanes In The Midst Of Promotional Appearances & Book Signings For His Just Released Memoir & Career Photo Collection “CHASING THE SUN” English and Spanish-Language Editions -Chasing The Sun & Persiguiendo el sol –Are Now Available “A Hot Title For Spring 2013: Chasing the Sun by Juanes: an international music icon and humanitarian, shares the inspiring story of his life and how music and faith guided his path” – Publisher’s Weekly (SEE EARLY REVIEWS BELOW) After A First Book Signing In Miami Where He Was “Mobbed by international media - and fans” (See Report From Deco Drive), Juanes Continues This Week With SiriusXM’s Very First Latino Town Hall Broadcast (Moderated By Latin Music Icon Ruben Blades) - In Which The Colombian Rocker Joins Previous Interview Subjects Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Taylor Swift, Aerosmith, Coldplay, and The Surviving Members of Nirvana. Additional Book Signings Then Continue In New York, Los Angeles, Houston & San Antonio - April 5 – Barnes & Noble Union Square - 33 E. 17th Street, New York, NY – 6:00PM - April 8 - Barnes & Noble @ The Grove / 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA - 7:00 PM - April 10 - Brazos Bookstore / 2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX – 7:00PM - April 11 – Barnes & Noble / 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX – 7:00PM “Rock 'n' roll autobiographies and memoirs have become a growth industry lately, with the likes of Keith Richards, Patti Smith, Rod Stewart et al. spilling their tales of vinyl glory in print. But none of these former enfants terrible turned belle lettrists managed to accomplish what Juanes will do when the Colombian pop-rock superstar issues his own first-person life's account, simultaneously in Spanish and English, on April 2. Juanes' tome, titled "Persiguiendo el sol" or "Chasing the Sun," chronicles the challenges of his youth and his entry into the music world …and devoting a considerable share of his time and money to assisting impoverished Colombian youth and other causes…Juanes writes about the violence and corruption that scarred his native city of Medellín; how his struggles with his faith led him to redefine his relationship with God; and how he reinvented himself artistically and reaffirmed his commitment to his family.” – Los Angeles Times In "Chasing the Sun" Juanes addresses moments in his life known to all and others not so well-known … delving into the feelings that ran through each of those moments with great honesty and telling how getting to the top was taking a toll on his family and spiritual life. …He talks about times when he touched bottom, when the exhaustion of years living on the road practically drained his energy and creativity ..and finally regaining control of his life and time with his family” – Associated Press (translated) “Juanes is an Ambassador of Peace - One of the most successful Latin American music artists has decided to reinvent himself - he will not change his music or style but rather his attitude toward life and his career. …with an internal peace that he longed for… this rocker that carries music in his blood has decided to roll-up his black t-shirt sleeves and write a book…. the drug violence of 80’s Medellin touched him closely…To escape the pain, the young Juanes took refuge in music …[this is the story of the] journey that made him the most successful Latin Rock artist, his music heard around the world and earning him 21 Grammy Awards. Although the trip was not without stumbling, Juanes ensures us that what made him remain strong during the most difficult moments was his faith” – Maria Elena Salinas on Univision’s ‘Aqui y Ahora’ (translated) Maria Elena Salinas Also Takes ABC News Viewers On A Look Inside Juanes’Home Recording Studio “Touching stories about his beginnings, what influenced his music, the burden of fame, his relations with God and even the death of his father - Juanes' first book is an intimate door to his life.” - EFE - Juanes is a godsend to Latin music. Over his storied career, the Colombian singer/songwriter has won 21 Grammys and Latin Grammys, sold more than 15 million albums and established the Mi Sangre Foundation, which aids vulnerable Colombian youth. Yet while he pours his soul into his music, the rockero has drawn a zone of privacy around his personal life . . . until now. In Chasing the Sun, Juanes writes about how his discovery of heavy metal music helped soothe his fears as a teenager growing up in the middle of a drug war in his native country and how that bloodshed influenced his sociopolitical songs” - LATINA See Juanes’ Loud & Unplugged Tour At These Upcoming U.S. Concert Dates Friday, May 17, 2013: Bakersfield, CA – Rabobank Theatre Saturday, May 18, 2013: San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Sunday, May 19, 2013: Fresno, CA – Paul Theatre Wednesday, May 22, 2013: Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Theater Friday, May 24, 2013: Mountain View, CA – The Mountain Winery Saturday, May 25, 2013: Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Sunday, May 26, 2013: San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay Thursday, May 30, 2013: Tucson, AZ. – AVA Amphitheatre Casino del Sol Friday, May 31, 2013: Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino Amphitheatre Saturday, June 1, 2013: El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum Sunday, June 2, 2013: Odessa, TX – Ector County Coliseum Thursday, June 6, 2013: Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Friday, June 7, 2013: Pharr, TX – Pharr Event Center Saturday, June 8, 2013: Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Sunday, June 9, 2013: New Orleans – House of Blues New Orleans Tuesday, June 11, 2013: Columbus – Palace Theatre Columbus Friday, June 14, 2013: Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre Saturday, June 15, 2013: Toronto, ON - Massey Hall Sunday, June 16, 2013: Montreal, QC – Metropolis Wednesday, June 19, 2013: Washington, DC – Wolf Trap Friday, June 21, 2013: Philadelphia - Trocadero Theatre Saturday, June 22, 2013: New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 23, 2013: Boston, MA – House of Blues Wednesday, June 26, 2013: Atlanta, GA – The Arena At Gwinnett Center Thursday, June 27, 2013 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live, Hollywood Friday, June 28, 2013: Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live, Orlando Sunday, June 30, 2013 Tampa, FL. – Straz Center

Don't Miss Juanes On "Live With Kelly & Michael" Tomorrow On ABC (9am)

Horacio — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:42:00 +0000

COLOMBIAN SUPERSTAR JUANES TO MAKE HIS DEBUT APPEARANCE ON “LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL” TOMORROW, APRIL 3, 2013 - 9AM ET/PT on ABC Colombian rock star JUANES will make his first appearance on top morning talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” tomorrow, April 3, 2013. The superstar singer will sit down with hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan to talk about his new, highly-anticipated memoir entitledChasing the Sun/Persiguiendo el sol. Juanes also will give a rare performance of Para ser Eterno – taking fans on a journey back to his debut album, Fijate Bien. With six solo albums to his credit and multi-platinum sales of over 16 million copies, Juanes has been heralded as: “The single most important figure of the past decade in Latin music” (LA Times). The Colombian superstar is also frequently recognized as one of the Spanish-speaking world’s leading social media voices with an online following of over 12 million fans. Juanes’ dedication as a global activist also extends far beyond his passionate lyrics and is seen in his wide ranging charitable work for his own Mi Sangre Foundation and as a co-founder of the "Paz sin Fronteras" (Peace Without Borders) organization. His most recent album, JUANES MTV Unplugged won ‘Album of the Year’ at the LATIN GRAMMY Awards, and this year’s GRAMMY for ‘Best Latin Pop Album.’ Emmy Award-winning talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” is distributed in national syndication by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman, “LIVE” airs in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Visit “LIVE” on the web at LIVEKellyandMichael.com, on Facebook, or follow “LIVE” on Twitter, @KellyandMichael. Photos from “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” are available athttp://www.dadtmedianet.com

JUANES - NIGHTLINE/Aqui y Ahora- LIVE With KELLY & MICHAEL - New Book Signings Added For Release of CHASING THE SUN

Horacio — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:44:15 +0000

JUANES Gives A First Inside Look At His Forthcoming Memoir “Chasing The Sun” With A Special Bi-Lingual / Cross-Network News Interview

Univision Anchor Maria Elena Salinas Sat With The Latin Music Superstar At Home For An Exclusive Interview Airing This Sunday Evening on Aqui y Ahora (March 31 at 7:00pm ET)

- An English Language Profile Segment Will Then Follow In April On ABC’sNightline.

Look For Juanes To Also Make His First Appearance On

LIVE With KELLY And MICHAEL - Wednesday, April 3 At 9:00AM ET

English and Spanish-Language Editions -Chasing The Sun & Persiguiendo el sol -Will Be Released Simultaneously On April 2^nd By Celebra

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Fans In Miami Will Get A Special First Look Inside The Life and Personal Stories Of One of Latin Music’s Biggest Global Superstars With An April 1^st Book Signing– With Events To Follow In New York, Los Angeles, Houston & San Antonio:

April 1 - Books & Books - 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL - 6:00 PM

April 5 – Barnes & Noble Union Square - 33 E. 17th Street, New York, NY – 6:00PM

April 8 - Barnes & Noble @ The Grove / 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA - 7:00 PM

April 10 - Brazos Bookstore / 2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX – 7:00PM

April 11 – Barnes & Noble / 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio , TX – 7:00PM

Celebra, a division of Penguin Group (USA), will publish the first book from Colombian rock star Juanes on Tuesday, April 2^nd. English- and Spanish-language editions of the heavily anticipated and visually arresting photo-throughout, full color memoir—entitled Chasing the Sun and Persiguiendo el solrespectively—will be released simultaneously. In Chasing the Sun, Juanes personally penned intimate details about his life and provides a number of stunning images, including some never-before-seen personal photographs. The Latin music superstar reveals aspects of his professional life - including his early musical influences, the creation and disbanding of Colombia’s leading hard rock band Ekhymosis, the start of his solo career and the global commercial success that followed, and the challenges and consequences of increased fame. Juanes also opens up about his personal life: the effects of witnessing corruption and violence in his hometown of Medellin, Colombia at a young age; his regret and remorse surrounding his father’s death; falling in love with his wife and the birth of their three children; why his faith was challenged; and how he has been able to redefine his relationship with God, reinvent his career, and reaffirm his unyielding love for his family. Juanes writes, "This [book] is an expression of pure friendship and a sincere way of saying thanks to everyone who has supported my music over the years. It’s not my job to write books, Not in the least,…But I felt that if I really did this, it would be for you to learn who I truly am: who it is behind the songs you hear, Why I make the music I make, and why I think the way I think.” With six solo albums to his credit and multi-platinum sales of over 16 million copies, Juanes is the world’s leading all-Spanish language rock artist. The Colombian superstar is also frequently recognized as one of the Spanish-speaking world’s leading social media voices with an online following of over 10 million fans. Juanes’ dedication as a global activist also extends far beyond his passionate lyrics and is seen in his wide ranging charitable work for his ownMi Sangre Foundation and as a co-founder of the "Paz sin Fronteras" (Peace Without Borders) organization - which utilizes music to unite populaces regardless of political or geographic divides and advocates that all people are entitled to the basic human right of peace. His most recent release, JUANES MTV Unplugged” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Top Latin Albums” chart and in 18 countries throughout Latin America. The album’s first single “La Señal” likewise reached #1 on the “Hot Latin Songs” chart, giving Juanes the 8^th #1 song of his career. In November, “JUANES MTV Unplugged” WON this year’s LATIN GRAMMY awards for ALBUM OF THE YEAR & BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO – giving Juanes an impressive career total of 19 LATIN GRAMMYS, more than any other solo artist. The accolades for the album have continued, as Juanes recently won this year’s GRAMMY for “Best Latin Pop Artist” and was the only Latin artist to perform on both The Grammy Award broadcast, and the MusiCares tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Following the release of “Chasing The Sun,” Juanes will bring his critically praised “Loud & Unplugged Tour” to venues across the United States in May & June.

Juanes To Celebrate Upcoming Memoir Release With Special Book Signing Events

instyle — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:17:06 +0000

English and Spanish-Language Editions -Chasing The Sun & Persiguiendo el sol -Will Be Released Simultaneously On April 2nd By Celebra Fans In Miami Will Get A Special First Look Inside The Life and Personal Stories Of One of Latin Music’s Biggest Global Superstars. Fans in New York Will Be Treated To A Special Q&A Interview Session And In-Store Acoustic Performance April 1 - Books & Books - 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL - 6:00 PM April 5 – Barnes & Noble Union Square - 33 E. 17th Street, New York, NY – Time TBA April 8 - Barnes & Noble @ The Grove / 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA - 7:00 PM * Look for more in-store events & special TV appearances to be announced shortly. Tune-In Today To KATIE on ABC To Also See An Encore Broadcast Of Juanes’ Recent Interview & Acoustic Performance – That Delivered “A Huge Response” New York: 3:00pm on WABC/CH. 7 – Los Angeles: 3:00pm on KABC/CH. 7 Miami: 3:00pm on WPLG/CH.10 - Check Local Listings: www.katiecouric.com “FOR THE FIRST TIME, COLOMBIAN POP SUPERSTAR JUANES OPENS UP ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF HIS YOUTH, HIS MUSICAL BEGINNINGS AND MORE IN HIS EYE-OPENING MEMOIR ‘CHASING THE SUN’ - Juanes is a godsend to Latin music. Over his storied career, the Colombian singer/songwriter has won 21 Grammys and Latin Grammys, sold more than 15 million albums and established the Mi Sangre Foundation, which aids vulnerable Colombian youth. Yet while he pours his soul into his music, the rockero has drawn a zone of privacy around his personal life . . . until now. In this exclusive excerpt from his upcoming memoir, Chasing the Sun, out April 2, Juanes writes about how his discovery of heavy metal music helped soothe his fears as a teenager growing up in the middle of a drug war in his native country and how that bloodshed influenced his sociopolitical songs” - LATINA – Preview to a special first book excerpt appearing in the new April issue. Celebra, a division of Penguin Group (USA), will publish the first book from Colombian rock star Juanes on Tuesday, April 2nd. English- and Spanish-language editions of the heavily anticipated and visually arresting photo-throughout, full color memoir—entitled Chasing the Sun and Persiguiendo el sol respectively—will be released simultaneously. In Chasing the Sun, Juanes personally penned intimate details about his life and provides a number of stunning images, including some never-before-seen personal photographs. The Latin music superstar reveals aspects of his professional life - including his early musical influences, the creation and disbanding of Colombia’s leading hard rock band Ekhymosis, the start of his solo career and the global commercial success that followed, and the challenges and consequences of increased fame. Juanes also opens up about his personal life: the effects of witnessing corruption and violence in his hometown of Medellin, Colombia at a young age; his regret and remorse surrounding his father’s death; falling in love with his wife and the birth of their three children; why his faith was challenged; and how he has been able to redefine his relationship with God, reinvent his career, and reaffirm his unyielding love for his family. Juanes writes, "This [book] is an expression of pure friendship and a sincere way of saying thanks to everyone who has supported my music over the years. It’s not my job to write books, Not in the least,…But I felt that if I really did this, it would be for you to learn who I truly am: who it is behind the songs you hear, Why I make the music I make, and why I think the way I think.” With six solo albums to his credit and multi-platinum sales of over 16 million copies, Juanes is the world’s leading all-Spanish language rock artist. The Colombian superstar is also frequently recognized as one of the Spanish-speaking world’s leading social media voices with an online following of over 10 million fans. Juanes’ dedication as a global activist also extends far beyond his passionate lyrics and is seen in his wide ranging charitable work for his own Mi Sangre Foundation and as a co-founder of the "Paz sin Fronteras" (Peace Without Borders) organization - which utilizes music to unite populaces regardless of political or geographic divides and advocates that all people are entitled to the basic human right of peace.

A First Look Inside The Forthcoming Memoir From Latin Music Superstar JUANES

instyle — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:12:44 +0000

English and Spanish-Language Editions -Chasing The Sun & Persiguiendo el sol -Will Be Released Simultaneously On April 2nd By Celebra The Newly Released April Issue of LATINA Magazine Shares A First Serial Look Inside Juanes’ “Chasing The Sun” “FOR THE FIRST TIME, COLOMBIAN POP SUPERSTAR JUANES OPENS UP ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF HIS YOUTH, HIS MUSICAL BEGINNINGS AND MORE IN HIS EYE-OPENING MEMOIR ‘CHASING THE SUN’ - Juanes is a godsend to Latin music. Over his storied career, the Colombian singer/songwriter has won 21 Grammys and Latin Grammys, sold more than 15 million albums and established the Mi Sangre Foundation, which aids vulnerable Colombian youth. Yet while he pours his soul into his music, the rockero has drawn a zone of privacy around his personal life . . . until now. In this exclusive excerpt from his upcoming memoir, Chasing the Sun, out April 2, Juanes writes about how his discovery of heavy metal music helped soothe his fears as a teenager growing up in the middle of a drug war in his native country and how that bloodshed influenced his sociopolitical songs” - LATINA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Here Is A Partial Excerpt – Pick Up The April LATINA For More “By the time I started playing with Ekhymosis, the violence in Colombia— and especially in Medellín—was in full swing. The drug cartels had publicly declared war on the police, the military and the establishment at large. Colombia was in a constant state of threat; bombs were exploding every night and people were being murdered in droves. Clearly, all this affected the way we thought, composed music and lived in that city. We painted our canvas with brusque strokes. Even if we wanted to create a butterfly, it was impossible to ignore the patently hostile environment in which we lived. In our lyrics, we sang about what we didn’t understand, we asked questions, we vented our pain and frustration. Slowly but surely, music was becoming at once a powerful means of expression and a means of escape. We clung to it as if our lives depended on it, and we gave it everything we had, back then and still today. One night when I was 17 years old, I went with several friends from school out to Casa Verde, a bar in an old colonial house located atop one of the many hills that dotted the El Poblado neighborhood. We sat down, placed our orders, and when the waiter returned to our table with the drinks, he suddenly said, his voice on high alert, “Get out of here—go home as fast as you can . . . There was a mass murder at another bar just around the corner.” Terrified and confused, we all ran home. A couple of hours later, the news broke on radio, TV and in the papers, and the entire country bore witness to that macabre night I’ll never forget. The newspaper lead read: On June 29, 1990, several armed men disguised as police entered the Oporto Bar shouting threats. They forced the patrons to lie facedown on the floor before shooting them point-blank in the head. That night, 19 kids were gunned down in cold blood. Among them was a young man named Camilo—a friend from school we’d affectionately nicknamed Conavi. I’d even given him some guitar lessons. I woke up the next day hoping the events of the previous night were just a dream —a nightmare. The whole country was stunned by such a barbaric act, and I still couldn’t believe it was true. I picked up the phone and dialed Camilo’s number. Just as I had, Camilo had gone to a bar the night before to spend some time with friends. And now he was dead. I just couldn’t bring myself to believe it. I felt in my heart that if I called him, he’d answer the phone and everything would be okay. The housekeeper picked up on the other end. “Hey, could you pass the phone to Camilo, please?” She replied, sobbing, “No, Juan . . .Camilo’s dead. They killed him last night in Oporto.” And that’s when I finally came to terms with the fact that my friend was dead and that this nightmare was very real” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fans Can Now Also Pre-Order An Exclusive Signed Copy Of Chasing The Sun Or Persiguiendo el sol

Loud & Unplugged Tour

Horacio — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:20:42 +0000

Los Angeles - Consigue tus boletos aquí http://bit.ly/YkwYZj

JUANES Wins GRAMMY AWARD & Lights Up Social Media With Bilingual Performance On The GRAMMY Telecast

instyle — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:06:02 +0000

After Already Winning “Album of the Year” At The Most Recent LATIN GRAMMY Awards, Juanes’ Chart-Topping “MTV Unplugged” WINS The GRAMMY Award For “Best Latin Pop Album” - Juanes Is Now A Double GRAMMY & Nineteen-Time LATIN GRAMMY Winner - In A High-Profile Appearance Slot Leading Up To The Final Award Presentation, Juanes Elicits Thousands of Tweets Of Latino Pride With An English & Spanish Version Of “Your Song” In Tribute To Elton John -Greatly Expanded Concert Dates For Juanes’ Critically Praised “Loud & Unplugged Tour” Are Announced Today – Including New York, Los Angeles, South Florida, Washington DC, Houston & Many More. Juanes Will Give A Special Tour Preview Performance Tonight In Los Angeles (See New Tour Sponsor Release Below For Full Details) L: Juanes accepts the award for Latin pop album for the "MTV Unplugged Deluxe Edition" at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) R: Colombian singer Juanes performs onstage at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (As seen on Huffington Post: Photo by Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) For All The Latest Juanes Information & Tour Dates, Please Visit: Juanes.net or Aeglive.com JUANES PARTNERS WITH METROPCS AND ZTE, ANNOUNCES LOUD & UNPLUGGED TOUR DATES On the Heels of His GRAMMY for “MTV Unplugged,” Juanes Launches Partnership With An Exclusive Unplugged Private Show in Los Angeles MetroPCS Communications, Inc., and ZTE announced today that they will serve as title sponsors for Juanes’ highly-anticipated Loud & Unplugged Tour, which the Latin Music superstar will kick-off on May 17th in Bakersfield, California. The tour finds Juanes bringing the spirit of his GRAMMY and multiple LATIN GRAMMY-winning MTV Unplugged album directly to fans in a more intimate theatre presentation. “This last year has been one of the most creatively rewarding points of my career, and now playing live each night in this style– up close and personal with our audience - is a joy. Every show feels like a celebration filled with new musical highpoints onstage, and I’m grateful for MetroPCS and ZTE for helping us share these special evenings with fans,” said Juanes. MetroPCS and ZTE’s partnership with Juanes kicks off this evening with an exclusive private concert in Los Angeles for 600 lucky fans, and will culminate with Juanes’ coast-to-coast Loud & Unplugged Tour - where a limited number of fans will win the chance to meet the superstar in person. Throughout the tour, MetroPCS and ZTE will provide consumers with a chance to interact with Juanes through a series of live Facebook chats, MetroPCS store appearances, ticket giveaways, access to pre-concert sound checks, behind-the-scenes video blogs and other exclusive content. Fans also will be able to outfit their phones with downloadable mobile wallpaper and special voicemail greetings from the artist. “Music is at the very core of our customer’s interests, and this partnership gives us the opportunity to bring one of the biggest names in the industry to our customers nationwide in a unique, exciting way,” said Phil Terry, senior vice president, corporate marketing for MetroPCS. “At ZTE, we are focused on providing the latest in mobile phone functionality and style to give customers the most cutting-edge technology to express themselves and indulge their interests, including their passion for music, said Lixin Cheng, CEO of ZTE USA. “By co-sponsoring this tour, we are giving them an opportunity to get up close and personal with one of today's most popular artists." Juanes’ Loud & Unplugged Tour At These Upcoming Concert Dates Friday, May 17, 2013: Bakersfield, CA – Rabobank Theatre Saturday, May 18, 2013: San Francisco, CA – The Warfield Sunday, May 19, 2013: Fresno, CA – Rainbow Ballroom ** Wednesday, May 22, 2013: Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Theater Friday, May 24, 2013: Mountain View, CA – The Mountain Winery ** Saturday, May 25, 2013: Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre L.A. Live * Sunday, May 26, 2013: San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay Thursday, May 30, 2013: Tucson, AZ. – AVA Amphitheatre Friday, May 31, 2013: Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino ** Saturday, June 1, 2013: El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum * Sunday, June 2, 2013: Odessa, TX – Ector County Coliseum Thursday, June 6, 2013: Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Friday, June 7, 2013: Pharr, TX – Pharr Event Center * Saturday, June 8, 2013: Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center * Friday, June 14, 2013: Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre Saturday, June 15, 2013: Toronto, ON - Massey Hall Sunday, June 16, 2013: Montreal, QC – Metropolis Wednesday, June 19, 2013: Washington, DC – Wolf Trap ** Friday, June 21, 2013: Philadelphia - Trocadero Theatre Saturday, June 22, 2013: New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall Sunday, June 23, 2013: Boston, MA – House of Blues Wednesday, June 26, 2013: Atlanta, GA – The Arena At Gwinnett Center Thursday, June 27, 2013 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live, Hollywood ** Friday, June 28, 2013: Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live, Orlando Sunday, June 30, 2013 Tampa, FL. – Straz Center - All Dates Are Now On Sale Except As Noted: * Tickets On-Sale Friday, February 15th - ** Ticket On-Sale TBD For all the latest tour date information, please visit: Juanes.net or Aeglive.com.

Juanes gana el Grammy a Mejor Álbum Pop Latino por su álbum "MTV Unplugged", la producción musical más aclamada del momento

instyle — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:43:14 +0000

Juanes celebró su premio con una presentación en la quincuagésimo quinta entrega anual al Premio Grammy Juanes rindió tributo a Elton John con una versión bilingüe de "Your Song", gran éxito del cantante, compositor y pianista británico Hoy se anuncian nuevas fechas para la gira "Loud And Unplugged" en Los Angeles, Florida, Houston y más Ver fechas completas abajo JUANES: LOUD & UNPLUGGED Viernes, 17 de Mayo 2013 Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Theater Sabado, 18 de Mayo 2013 San Francisco, CA - The Warfield Domingo, 19 de Mayo 2013 Fresno, CA - Rainbow Ballroom ** Miercoles, 22 de Mayo 2013 Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Community Theater Viernes, 24 de Mayo 2013 Mountain View, CA - The Mountain Winery ** Sabado, 25 de Mayo 2013 Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theater L.A. Live * Domingo, 26 de Mayo 2013 San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay Jueves, 30 de Mayo 2013 Tuscon, AZ - AVA Amphitheater Viernes, 31 de Mayo 2013 Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Resort & Casino ** Sabado, 1 de Junio 2013 El Paso, TX - El Paso County Coliseum Domingo, 2 de Junio 2013 Odessa, TX - Ector County Coliseum Jueves, 6 de Junio 2013 Dallas, TX - Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie Viernes, 7 de Junio 2013 Pharr, TX - Pharr Event Center * Sabado, 8 de Junio 2013 Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center * Viernes, 14 de Junio 2013 Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theater Sabado, 15 de Junio 2013 Toronto, ON - Massey Hall Domingo, 16 de Junio 2013 Montreal, QC - Metropolis Viernes, 21 de Junio 2013 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Theater Sabado, 22 de Junio 2013 New York City, NY - Radio City Music Hall Domingo, 23 de Junio 2013 Boston, MA - House of Blues Miercoles, 26 de Junio 2013 Atlanta, CA - The Arena At Gwinnett Center Jueves, 27 de Junio 2013 Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live, Hollywood ** Viernes, 28 de Junio 2013 Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live, Orlando Domingo, 30 de Junio 2013 Tampa, FL - Straz Center JUANES ganó el Grammy en la categoría de "Best Latin Pop Álbum" por su producción "MTV Unplugged" anoche en Los Angeles. Es el segundo Grammy para el cantante, compositor y guitarrista Colombiano, quien también tiene 19 Latin Grammys (cifra máxima en la historia de la premiación) en su trayectoria; entre ellos "Mejor Álbum Del Año" por el mismo “MTV Unplugged”. Esta victoria culmina un año donde su aclamado álbum ha sido reconocido y celebrado como la mejor producción de música Latina del momento. Juanes celebró su premio con una presentación en la quincuagésimo-quinta entrega anual al premio Grammy, transmitida anoche desde el Staples Center de Los Angeles. En su presentación, rindió tributo al gran cantante, compositor y pianista británico Elton John con una versión especial bilingüe de su clásico "Your Song". Fue el único artista Latino nominado que se presentó en el escenario de los premios y el único artista que cantó en español. La presentación de Juanes en los Premios Grammy cierra una semana donde el rockero Colombiano ha participado en varias actividades prestigiosas de la Academia. El miércoles pasado se presentó en la Universidad del Sur de California junto a estudiantes de música elegidos por la fundación Grammy en el evento "Grammy At The Schools Live!". Además, el viernes fue el único artista Latino en cantar en la gala “Musicares Person Of The Year” la cual honró a Bruce Springsteen en el Centro de Convenciones de Los Angeles. Su presentación bilingüe de "Hungry Hearts", uno de los éxitos más reconocidos del legendario cantante, recibió una ovación poniendo a todas las celebridades, músicos y ejecutivos de la industria de entretenimiento, incluyendo al mismo Springsteen, a sus pies. Así mismo, MetroPCS Communications Inc. y ZTE anunciaron hoy que serán los principales patrocinadores de la aclamada gira de conciertos de Juanes Loud & Unplugged, la cual dará inicio el próximo 17 de mayo en Bakersfield, California. En esta gira, Juanes trae su espíritu de celebración por sus múltiples Latin Grammys y su más reciente premio en los Grammy, presentando a su público un concierto más íntimo con los éxitos incluídos en su álbum MTV Unplugged. (Fechas de la gira adjuntas) "Juanes MTV Unplugged" debutó en la posición #1 de ventas en más de 18 países incluyendo Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico, México, Colombia y Centroamérica La producción incluye 14 temas producidos por el maestro Juan Luis Guerra, 11 de ellos son los más grandes éxitos de su carrera, reinterpretados de manera acústica; entre los cuales se encuentran "Me Enamora", "La Camisa Negra", "A Dios Le Pido", "Hoy Me voy" (a dúo con Paula Fernandes) y "Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor". Todos estos éxitos han ayudado a vender más de 15 millones de discos en la carrera del artista y posicionarlo como uno de los artistas latinos más relevantes de la última década. Además, incluye los temas inéditos "La Señal", "Todo En Mi Vida Eres Tu" y "Azul Sabina", dueto con Joaquín Sabina. Para más información de JUANES visiten: www.juanes.net www.juanesweb.com www.facebook.com/juanes www.twitter.com/juanes www.universalmusica.com

JUANES Se Presentará En La Ceremonia Del Premio Grammy En Vivo Este Domingo / Anoche Se Presentó Junto A Estudiantes De Música En "Grammy In The Schools Live!"

Horacio — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:19:25 +0000

Juanes Se Presentará En La Quincuagésimo Quinta Entrega Anual Al Premio Grammy, En Vivo Este Proximo Domingo Desde La Ciudad De Los Angeles El Rockero Colombiano Se Presentó Junto A Un Grupo De Estudiantes De Música La Noche De Ayer En El Evento “Grammy In The Schools Live!” En La Universidad Del Sur De California Su Álbum Juanes Mtv Unplugged Esta Nominado Al Grammy En La Categoría De “Best Latin Pop Album” El Álbum Ganó “Album Del Año” En La Pasada Entrega Al Latin Grammy El ganador del Grammy y 19 Latin Grammys, Juanes, anuncia su participación en la quincuagésimo quinta entrega anual al premio Grammy. Neil Portnow, Presidente y CEO de la academia de la grabación, hizo el anuncio la noche de ayer en el evento “Grammy At The Schools Live!”, una celebración en pos de la música y la educación donde el cantautor y guitarrista Colombiano se presentó junto a un grupo de estudiantes de música. Siendo ya acreedor del premio a “Álbum del Año” en la pasada entrega al Latin Grammy, su álbum “Juanes MTV Unplugged” cuenta también con una nominación al premio Grammy como “Best Latin Pop Album”. Anoche en el evento “Grammy At The Schools Live!”, el cual se llevó a cabo en el Gran Ballroom de la Universidad del Sur de California, Juanes se presentó junto a un grupo de estudiantes de música elegidos por la fundación Grammy. La espectacular noche dio inicio con presentaciones por miembros actuales y estudiantes graduados de varias escuelas secundarias apoyadas por la fundación Grammy y culminó con una presentación del rockero Colombiano, quien se unió a los estudiantes sobre la tarima para deleitar al público asistente con versiones acústicas de sus hits "A Dios Le Pido" y "La Camisa Negra", además de "La Señal" y "Azul Sabina", canciones de su más reciente álbum. Juanes además presentó una versión magistral de su hit "Me Enamora", que incluyó solos por cada uno de los músicos y vocalistas estudiantes que lo acompañaron y cerró su presentación con “Odio Por Amor”, canción que ilustró una conexión mágica y conmovedora entre el cantautor y los jóvenes estudiantes. Además, de su presentación de la noche de ayer y su presentación en los Grammy, Juanes se presentará en la gala tributo Musicares Person Of The Year la cual este año honrará a Bruce Springsteen. Este evento, el cual será conducido por Jon Stewart, además incluirá presentaciones de artistas como Elton John, Eddie Vedder, Sting, Neil Young, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Tim McGraw, John Legend y muchos más.

Grammy Winning Music Superstar Juanes’Memoir To Be Published On Tuesday, April 2nd

instyle — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:07:17 +0000

English and Spanish-language editions, entitled “Chasing The Sun” & “Persiguiendo el sol” respectively, to be released simultaneously by Celebra Also Look For JUANES To Appear On The January 25 (Tomorrow) Broadcast Of “Katie” Appearing Back-To-Back With JENNIFER LOPEZ, JUANES Sits Down For An Interview With KATIE COURIC And Performs “Me Enamora” From His GRAMMY Nominated / Chart-Topping Album: “JUANES MTV Unplugged” GRAMMY WINNING MUSIC SUPERSTAR JUANES’ MEMOIR TO BE PUBLISHED BY CELEBRA ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND English- and Spanish-language editions, entitled Chasing The Sun & Persiguiendo el sol respectively, to be released simultaneously Celebra, a division of Penguin Group (USA), will publish the first book from Colombian rock star Juanes on Tuesday, April 2nd, it was announced today by Celebra Publisher Raymond Garcia. English- and Spanish-language editions of the heavily anticipated and visually arresting photo-throughout, full color memoir—entitled Chasing the Sun and Persiguiendo el sol respectively—will be released simultaneously. “I am incredibly honored to work with Juanes. He is truly one of the greatest rock musicians, soulful singer/songwriters, and selfless humanitarians of our time. In Chasing the Sun, Juanes transcends his music and opens up for the first time about the poignant experiences that shaped him as both an artist and a person.”– Raymond Garcia In Chasing the Sun, Juanes personally penned intimate details about his life and provides a number of stunning images, including some never-before-seen personal photographs. The Latin music superstar reveals aspects of his professional life - including his early musical influences, the creation and disbanding of Colombia’s leading hard rock band Ekhymosis, the start of his solo career and the global commercial success that followed, and the challenges and consequences of increased fame. Juanes also opens up about his personal life: the effects of witnessing corruption and violence in his hometown of Medellin, Colombia at a young age; his regret and remorse surrounding his father’s death; falling in love with his wife and the birth of their three children; why his faith was challenged; and how he has been able to redefine his relationship with God, reinvent his career, and reaffirm his unyielding love for his family. Juanes writes, "This [book] is an expression of pure friendship and a sincere way of saying thanks to everyone who has supported my music over the years. It’s not my job to write books, Not in the least,…But I felt that if I really did this, it would be for you to learn who I truly am: who it is behind the songs you hear, Why I make the music I make, and why I think the way I think.” With six solo albums to his credit and multi-platinum sales of over 16 million copies, Juanes is the world’s leading all-Spanish language rock artist. The Colombian superstar is also frequently recognized as one of the Spanish-speaking world’s leading social media voices with an online following of over 10 million fans. Juanes’ dedication as a global activist also extends far beyond his passionate lyrics and is seen in his wide ranging charitable work for his own Mi Sangre Foundation and as a co-founder of the "Paz sin Fronteras" (Peace Without Borders) organization - which utilizes music to unite populaces regardless of political or geographic divides and advocates that all people are entitled to the basic human right of peace. His most recent release, "JUANES MTV Unplugged” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s “Top Latin Albums” chart and in 18 countries throughout Latin America. The album’s first single “La Señal” likewise reached #1 on the “Hot Latin Songs” chart, giving Juanes the 8th #1 song of his career. Most recently, “JUANES MTV Unplugged” WON this year’s LATIN GRAMMY awards for ALBUM OF THE YEAR & BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO – giving Juanes an impressive career total of 19 LATIN GRAMMYS - more than any other solo artist. Now, with the album bringing Juanes another GRAMMY nomination as well, the appreciative musician has returned to the road to share this music directly with fans. The recently launched “Loud & Unplugged Tour” has already been praised as: “a brilliant and emotional unplugged performance that brings together 23 songs and more than two hours of dancing and celebration. …one of the best shows of the year”(Terra). ######## LIBRO DE JUANES, ARTISTA SUPERESTRELLA GANADOR DE PREMIOS GRAMMY, SERÁ PUBLICADO POR CELEBRA EL MARTES 2 DE ABRIL Las ediciones en inglés y en español, tituladas Chasing the Sun y Persiguiendo el sol, saldrán a la venta simultáneamente De acuerdo con lo anunciado hoy por Raymond García, editor de Celebra —una división de Penguin Group (USA)— el martes 2 de abril se publicará el primer libro del artista colombiano de rock, Juanes. Tanto la edición en inglés del anticipado libro, titulada Chasing the Sun, como la edición en español, titulada Persiguiendo el sol, contienen maravillosas fotografías a color y saldrán a la venta simultáneamente. García compró los derechos mundiales en español del libro a Mel Berger y Michel Vega de WME. “Ha sido un gran honor trabajar con Juanes. Es, sin lugar a dudas, uno de los mejores artistas de rock, cantautores y activistas humanitarios de nuestros tiempo. En Persiguiendo el sol Juanes va más allá de su música y habla por primera vez de las profundas experiencias que lo han formado como artista y como persona”. —Raymond García En Persiguiendo el sol, Juanes escribió él mismo los detalles más íntimos de su vida y los acompañó de cantidades de imágenes espectaculares, incluyendo algunas fotografías personales nunca antes vistas. La superestrella de la música latina revela algunos aspectos de su vida profesional: sus primeras influencias musicales, la creación y disolución de Ekhymosis —uno de los principales grupos de rock colombianos—, el inicio de su carrera como solista y el éxito comercial global que le siguió, incluyendo las muchas consecuencias y retos que le trajo la fama. Juanes también habla de su vida personal: los efectos de presenciar desde muy joven la corrupción y la violencia en Medellín, su ciudad natal; el dolor y el remordimiento que siente en torno a la muerte de su padre; cómo se enamoró de su esposa y el nacimiento de sus tres hijos; cómo se vio retada su fe y la forma en que fue capaz de redefinir su relación con Dios, reinventar su carrera y reafirmar su inquebrantable amor por su familia. Al respecto de esta obra Juanes escribió: “[Este libro] es pura amistad y una manera sincera de agradecer a todos aquellos quienes han apoyado mi música durante todos estos años. Mi oficio no es escribir libros ni mucho menos. Sentí que si hacía realmente esto era para que ustedes conocieran de verdad quién soy, quién está detrás de las canciones que escuchan en los conciertos. Por qué hago la música que hago y por qué pienso como pienso”. Con seis discos como solista a sus espaldas y ventas multi-platino de más de 16 millones de copias, Juanes es el artista de rock en español más vendido del mundo. La superestrella colombiana es también reconocida como una de las principales voces de las redes sociales en español con un seguimiento en línea de más de 10 millones de fans. La dedicación de Juanes como activista mundial se extiende más allá de sus letras apasionadas y se ve en las muchas obras de caridad en las que participa: tiene su propia fundación, Mi Sangre, y fue co-fundador de la organización Paz sin Fronteras, que utiliza la música para unir a diferentes poblaciones independientemente de sus divisiones políticas o geográficas, abogando porque todas las personas tengan acceso al derecho humano más fundamental, el derecho a la paz. Su lanzamiento más reciente, JUANES MTV UNPLUGGED debutó en el #1 de la lista de “Top Latin Albums”, según la revista Billboard, y en 18 países latinoamericanos. “La señal”, el primer sencillo del álbum, también alcanzó el #1 en la lista de “Hot Latin Songs”, lo cual la hace la octava canción #1 en la carrera de Juanes. Más recientemente, JUANES MTV UNPLUGGED ganó el GRAMMY LATINO de 2012 como ÁLBUM DEL AÑO y MEJOR VIDEO MUSICAL, VERSIÓN LARGA, dando a Juanes un impresionante total de 19 GRAMMYS LATINOS a lo largo de su carrera, más que cualquier otro solista. Ahora que el álbum también le consiguió otra nominación al GRAMMY, el artista, muy agradecido, ha retomado su gira para compartir la música directamente con sus fans. Su “Loud & Unplugged Tour” que ya está en marcha, ha sido aclamado como “una brillante y emocional actuación unplugged que reúne 23 canciones y más de dos horas de baile y celebración. Uno de los mejores espectáculos del año”. (Terra)

Multi-Latin Grammy®and Grammy® Winner Juanes To Perform With Education Program Students At Grammy In The Schols® Live!

instyle — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:06:27 +0000

WHO: Members of GRAMMY Camp® — Jazz Session, along with student alumni from GRAMMY Camp and GRAMMY® Signature Schools, with special guest performance by multi-Latin GRAMMY®- and GRAMMY-winning artist and current GRAMMY nominee Juanes. Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation® will be in attendance. For real-time coverage and updates on this event, plus all GRAMMY Foundation events during GRAMMY Week, please like "GRAMMY in the Schools" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grammyintheschools and follow @GRAMMYFdn on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GRAMMYFdn. WHAT: Fourth annual GRAMMY In The Schools® Live! — A Celebration Of Music & Education, sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and the Starkey Hearing Foundation with support from Best Buy and Converse. WHEN: Feb. 6, 2013 6 p.m. Media Check-In 6:30 – 7 p.m. One-on-Ones with Juanes, Neil Portnow, and sponsors 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Performance WHERE: University of Southern California, Grand Ballroom 3607 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA 90089 *Dinner tickets start at $75 per person; dinner begins at 7 p.m. Concert only tickets are $20 per person; concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.grammyintheschools.com or https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1351708-IfE0zhkr9A to purchase.* WHY: GRAMMY Camp, GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session and GRAMMY Signature Schools are programs for U.S. high school students and high school music programs. They are part of the GRAMMY Foundation's GRAMMY in the Schools offerings and are supported in part by Best Buy, Converse, Ford Motor Company Fund, and the Starkey Hearing Foundation. The 2013 GRAMMY Camp application deadline is March 31, 2013. Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants. The deadline for the 2013 GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session and GRAMMY Signature Schools programs is Oct. 22, 2013. Applications are available at www.grammyintheschools.com. GRAMMY Camp offers selected high school students an interactive residential summer music experience. Focusing on all aspects of commercial music, this unique opportunity provides instruction by industry professionals in an immersive creative environment with cutting-edge technology in professional facilities. The program offers seven music career tracks: Audio Engineering; Concert Promotion/Production; Electronic Music Production; Marketing & Management, Music Journalism; Songwriting and a Performance Track for Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal, and Winds & Strings. All tracks culminate in media projects, recordings and/or showcase performances. High school singers and instrumentalists can audition for the GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session. Selectees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the host city for the annual GRAMMY Awards, and students will participate in high-profile GRAMMY Week performances and recording sessions and will attend the GRAMMY telecast. Just as the GRAMMY Award recognizes excellence in recording, the GRAMMY Signature Schools program recognizes top public high schools across the country for outstanding commitment to their music education programs. Each of the GRAMMY Signature Schools will receive a custom award and a monetary grant to benefit its music program. The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyintheschools.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, please like "GRAMMY in the Schools" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grammyintheschools and follow @GRAMMYFdn on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GRAMMYFdn. Ford Motor Company Fund & Community Services works with community partners to advance driving safety, education and community life. For more than 60 years, Ford Motor Company Fund has operated with ongoing funding from Ford Motor Company. The award-winning Ford Driving Skills for Life program teaches new drivers through a variety of hands-on and interactive methods. Innovation in education is encouraged through national programs that enhance high school learning and provide college scholarships and university grants. Through the Ford Volunteer Corps, more than 25,000 Ford employees and dealers work on projects each year that better their communities in more than 40 countries. For more information, visit www.community.ford.com. Starkey Hearing Foundation is striving to foster greater understanding among individuals and communities through hearing care by focusing on awareness, education, protection and treatment so the world may hear. Hearing loss affects one in 10 Americans, and 63 million children worldwide, yet many do not have access to the hearing devices that can help them. From 2000– 2010, Starkey Hearing Foundation fit more than 500,000 hearing aids to people in need in the United States and around the world. The foundation has grown that commitment to more than 100,000 hearing aids annually and is dedicated to fitting 1 million hearing aids this decade. In addition to giving the gift of hearing through worldwide hearing missions, Starkey Hearing Foundation promotes hearing health awareness through the Listen Carefully initiative and provides hearing instruments to low-income Americans through the Hear Now program. For more information on Starkey Hearing Foundation, visit www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org. ### MEDIA R.S.V.P. MANDATORY: Christina Cassidy/GRAMMY Foundation/310.392.3777/christina.cassidy@grammy.com Hannah Berryman/GRAMMY Foundation/310.392.3777/hannah.berryman@grammy.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are interested in covering this event, you MUST request credentials no later than Friday, Feb. 1. Credentials will be picked up at media check-in on the day of the event. MEDIA MUST BE CREDENTIALED. All satellite truck/van parking must be coordinated no later than Friday, Feb. 1. Media Contacts: Christina Cassidy/GRAMMY Foundation/310.392.3777/christina.cassidy@grammy.com Hannah Berryman/GRAMMY Foundation/310.392.3777/hannah.berryman@grammy.com For Ford Motor Company Fund: Edna Sims-Bruce/ESP Public Relations/310.827.9727/ESPPR@aol.com For Juanes: John Reilly/Rogers & Cowan/212.878.5076 /jreilly@rogersandcowan.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For more information about JUANES visit: www.juanes.net www.juanesweb.com www.facebook.com/juanes www.twitter.com/juanes www.universalmusica.com

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Atlanta, GA – The Arena At Gwinnett Center

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Boston, MA – House of Blues

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Philadelphia - Trocadero Theatre

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Montreal, QC - Metropolis

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Toronto, ON - Massey Hall

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Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

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Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre

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Dallas, TX - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

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San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts By the Bay