


A spotty, Spotified copy of Juanes: MTV Unplugged streams on an iPhone as Crossfade travels 70mph down an unassuming stretch of I-75 near Resaca, Georgia. It's the Monday after Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, and we are relying on the same 4G network that's playing the music to sustain a healthy signal during our international phone conversation with the Colombian singer-songwriter.



"¿Halo, Juanes?"




"It's an important show for me," Juanes tells Crossfade. "I consider South Florida my home in the United States. I'm excited to perform for that crowd."

But Juanes, accompanied by a ten-piece band and two back-up singers, was just as excited to perform for Canadian audiences on the two consecutive nights preceeding our conversation.

"The shows in Montreal and Toronto were sold out," he says. "It's very multicultural. There are a lot of Latinos [in those two cities], but also a lot of Europeans. I was very surprised by the reception."

Of course, though, Juanes is being humble. The 40-year-old musician has an exceptional ability to transcend language barriers and connect with audiences all around the world. His 20 Latin Grammy awards, five Grammy nods, and two wins, along with the 15 million albums he's sold, are a testament to his global reach.


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