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Carlos Vives

Acting

Born August 7, 1961 · Santa Marta

Also known as Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo

Biography

Is a Colombian singer, actor and composer, recognized in Latin America and other parts of the world for mixing Colombian music such as cumbia and vallenato with pop and rock. He has won two Grammy Awards and 14 Latin Grammy Awards.

Awards & recognition

  • Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year · 2024
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Cumbia/Vallenato Album · 2023
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Pop/Rock Song · 2022
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Contemporary Tropical Album · 2022
  • Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame · 2020
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  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Long Form Music Video · 2020
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Tropical Song · 2020
  • Latin Grammy AwardBest Contemporary Tropical Album · 2020
  • Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame · 2017
  • Latin Grammy AwardRecord of the Year · 2016
  • Latin Grammy AwardSong of the Year · 2016
  • Lo Nuestro Excellence Award · 2016
  • Grammy AwardBest Tropical Latin Album · 2015
  • Billboard Spirit of Hope Award · 2014
  • Latin Grammy AwardSong of the Year · 2013
  • Grammy AwardBest Tropical Latin Album · 2002

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