Andrés Cepeda Cediel (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 Colegio Emilio Valenzuela. 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
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.
^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. ISBN978-958-708-154-1.
^ abCobo, Leila (November 29, 2003). "Colombian Acts Making 'Best Music Ever'". Billboard. p. 67.
