Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez (born August 9, 1972), better known as Juanes (for the contraction of his first and middle name) is a Colombian musician who was a member of heavy metal band Ekhymosis and is now a solo artist. In 2000, his solo debut album Fíjate Bien won three Latin Grammy Awards. Juanes has sold more than fifteen million albums. He has won seventeen Latin Grammys, more than any other artist, and one Grammy Award. Juanes is also known for his humanitarian work, especially with aid for Colombian victims of anti-personnel mines.
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