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Juanes discusses musical influences on TrackStar
Colombian singer Juanes appeared on the viral music trivia program TrackStar, making him the first Colombian musician to participate in the show. During the segment, which was filmed on the streets of New York, the artist reflected on the musical influences that shaped his career.
Juanes identified heavy metal as a significant influence during his adolescence, specifically citing Metallica and the band Kraken. He noted that seeing Kraken perform live in Medellín was a decisive moment in his choice to pursue music professionally. His musical roots also include genres such as cumbia, folk, and rock, with mentions of artists like Led Zeppelin, Soda Stereo, and Juan Gabriel.
The artist is currently promoting his album, JuanEsteban.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Juanes was the first Colombian musician to appear on the viral music trivia program TrackStar. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Juanes was 15 years old when the Metallica album Kill ’Em All was released. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Metallica is one of the artist's major musical influences. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Seeing the Medellín heavy metal band Kraken live influenced his decision to pursue a music career. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The singer is currently promoting his album titled JuanEsteban. diariodelcauca.com.co · extra.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com