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Fonseca

Juan Fernando Fonseca, Colombian singer-songwriter

Since 1979

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Juan Fernando Fonseca Carrera (born 29 May 1979) is a Colombian singer.

Born in Bogotá, he chose music at an early age, studying music formally at institutions such as Javeriana University in Bogotá and Berklee College of Music in Boston. Fonseca's self-titled debut gained him considerable attention in Colombia. His second album released Corazón (2005) explored the crossroads where pop/rock influences meet vallenato, bullerengue, and tambora. Gratitud followed in 2008, with Ilusión arriving in 2011.

Fonseca recorded Sinfónico in concert with Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia in 2013. Released a year later. In early 2015, Fonseca was awarded La Musa Premio Triunfador by the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in May received the first-ever Contemporary Icon Award at the SESAC Latina Music Awards. In the fall, he released the album Conexión. This album included collaborations with recognized artists like Juanes and Victor Manuelle. Fonseca released his latest album Agustín in November 2018 which had four nominations for the 20th Annual Latin Grammys Awards

In 2018, Fonseca received "La Orden de Boyacá en grado Oficial", the most important recognition given by the Colombian government as part of his work as a promoter of reconciliation and peace. Through his musical career, Fonseca has been awarded with seven Latin Grammys and also has been nominated in 2 opportunities to the Grammy Awards.

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Juan Fernando Fonseca, plus connu comme Fonseca, est un chanteur colombien, né le 29 mai 1979 à Bogota. Son style, fortement influencé par Carlos Vives, est un mélange de musique traditionnelle colombienne, comme le Vallenato, avec d'autres apport de musique latine.

Fonseca commence sa carrière en 2002 avec un premier CD homonyme, Fonseca, qui remporte un certain succès en Colombie. L’album contient des titres comme Magangue, Confiésame, et Noche de Carnaval.

En 2005, il sort un deuxième CD chez EMI Capitol, intitulé Corazón et compte des succès comme Te Mando Flores, Hace Tiempo, Lagartija Azul, et Mercedes.

Fonseca a remporté un Latin Grammy pour sa chanson Te Mando Flores en 2006 et un MTV Latin America Tongue award pour sa vidéo Como me Mira la même année.

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