Andrés Cepeda

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Andrés Cepeda
Andres Cepeda in concert.png
Background information
Born (1973-07-07) July 7, 1973 (age 48)
OriginBogotá, Colombia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Keyboards
  • Vocals
Years active1989–present
Labels
  • FM Discos & Cintas (1999–2013)
  • Sony Music (2014–present)
Associated acts
Website[1]

Andrés Cepeda (born July 7, 1973) is a popular Colombian singer-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.[1] He studied at Colegio San Carlos and later at . His musical career began as the lead voice of Poligamia, a latin rock-pop group which he founded with some friends during his adolescence.[2] After Poligamia was disbanded, Cepeda continued with his musical career as a soloist, finding success in different musical genres such as bolero[3] and Balada,[4] among other romantic genres. His album El carpintero achieved quadruple-platinum sales in Colombia.[3]

Discography[]

With Poligamia[]

  • Una Canción (1993)
  • Vueltas y Vueltas (1995)
  • Promotal 500 mg (1996)
  • Buenas Gracias, Muchas Noches (1998) – Farewell Concert

Solo Work[]

Albums[]

  • Sé Morir (1999)
  • El Carpintero (2001)
  • Siempre Queda Una Canción (2002)
  • Canción Rota (2003)
  • Pop Latino (2007)
  • Día Tras Día (2009)
  • Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida (2012)
  • Mil Ciudades (2015)

Filmography[]

Awards and nominations[]

Latin Grammy Awards[]

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 Para Amarte Mejor Best Male Pop Vocal Album Nominated
2009 Día tras día Album of the Year Nominated
Día tras día Song of the Year Nominated
Día tras día Best Male Pop Vocal Album Nominated
2013 Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida Album of the Year Nominated
Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida Song of the Year Nominated
Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida Record of the Year Nominated
Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Won

Premios 40 Principales[]

Premios 40 Principales is an awards ceremony hosted annually by the Spanish radio channel Los 40 Principales.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 Andrés Cepeda Best Colombian Act Nominated
2009 Won

Premios TVyNovelas[]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Andrés Cepeda By La Voz Colombia 2 Best Jury Won

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.andrescepeda.com.co/biografia/
  2. ^ Torres de la Pava, John Jairo (2005). Juglares hispanoamericanos: datos breves de autores, compositores e intérpretes de la música popular y folclórica hispanoamericana, con énfasis en la colombiana. Sic Editorial, Proyecto Cultural de Sistemas y Computadores. p. 428. ISBN 978-958-708-154-1.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Cobo, Leila (November 29, 2003). "Colombian Acts Making 'Best Music Ever'". Billboard. p. 67.
  4. ^ "Andrés Cepeda, 'día tras día'". Tribunalatina. May 26, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
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