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Earlier this week, multi-platinum artist, acclaimed singer-songwriter and GRAMMY award-winner Carlos Vives debuted his most recent single “Canción Bonita” with his friend, renowned global artist and multiple GRAMMY-winner, Ricky Martin.
The track debuted #2 in Global Trends on Youtube, trended in 18 countries, and was placed as one of iTunes’s top songs in 19 countries.
For the first time on television, Carlos Vives and Ricky Martin shared the stage in one of the most memorable moments of the Latin American Music Awards 2021. Their camaraderie, energy, and love for Puerto Rico transported present and virtual audiences on a multicolored journey around the island to the rhythm of the beautiful song.
“Canción Bonita” is a declaration of love for Puerto Rico, a charming story that has been woven since Carlos and Ricky met on the island years ago, a moment that inspired several of their musical successes over the years uniting them forever.
The video was directed by Carlos Pérez (Elastic People) and was filmed in Old San Juan, Piñones, and the iconic El Batey bar, highlighting the aesthetics, culture, and history of Puerto Rico.
“My time in Puerto Rico had an incredible influence on my music, and the enchantment and the happiness of that music will forever live in my heart. Premiering this song at such an important award show means a lot to me, as well as sharing the stage with my great friend, Ricky," said Vives.
Watch the official video for “Cancion Bonita” HERE.
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ABOUT CARLOS VIVES
Two time GRAMMY® and fifteen time Latin GRAMMY® winner, Carlos Vives is one of the most influential and important figures in Latin music today. As creator of a new sound influenced by the traditional sounds of the Caribbean and the northern region of Colombia, Vives’ work is inspired by the study, knowledge and dissemination of Colombian culture, identity and its complex diversity through music. In 1993, he founded the band La Provincia which celebrated musicians from remote and rural areas around the Caribbean and served as a home for new and emerging talent in contemporary music. Vives and La Provincia took Colombian culture, identity and music around the world, quickly gaining international recognition. His album Vives surpassed 2 billion streams and included the global hits “La Bicicleta” (Shakira) and “Robarte un beso” (Yatra), which have both generated a combined 2.5 billion views on YouTube. As a tireless educator and cultural ambassador of Colombia, Vives is an avid supporter of Colombian poet Rafael Pombo’s legacy, which he paid tribute to by producing a series of albums titled Pombo Musical, which were made to keep children connected to national values. In 2015, he founded Tras La Perla to promote sustainable development in the city of Santa Marta and its region influenced by the Sierra Nevada and Ciénaga Grande. In 2016, he also created the Río Grande Music School with the purpose of offering new artistic experiences based on dialogue influenced by Colombian music, new local music proposals and music from around the world. Undoubtedly, Carlos Vives has made, and will continue to make his mark across generations through music and advocacy of his culture.
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