Andrés Cepeda | |
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Background information | |
Born | July 7, 1973 |
Origin | Bogotá, Colombia |
Genres | Latin, Pop, Rock, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Guitar, keyboards, vocals |
Years active | 1993–present |
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Associated acts | Poligamia, Carlos Vives |
Website | [1] |
Andrés Cepeda (born July 7, 1973) is a popular Colombian singer and songwriter. He was born in Bogotá, the youngest of five children. He displayed an inclination towards music from an early age, studying piano since the age of 5. He composed his first piece at the age of 12. His musical career began as the lead voice of Poligamia, a latin rock-pop group which he founded with some friends during his adolescence. After Poligamia was disbanded, Cepeda continued with his musical career as a soloist, finding success in different musical genres such as bolero and Balada, among other romantic genres. His album El carpintero achieved quadruple-platinum sales in Colombia.
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Andres Cepeda has received one award from eight nominations.
Premios 40 Principales is an awards ceremony hosted annually by the Spanish radio channel Los 40 Principales.