Colombian singer Juanes believes the compact disc format will disappear "very soon" and that the future of music is in the Internet portals that allow a legal way to listen to songs without downloading, and Spotify. So what the artist said Wednesday in an interview as part of a tour of his latest album PARC E, which will call on Friday in New York, Virginia on Sunday and next week in Miami.
For Colombia, the music industry's challenge is to find legal ways of listening to music on the Internet that are profitable for the artist and the record companies. Juanes joins those who argue that platforms like Spotify, which allows free online music downloads are "best" way to fight piracy.
The language in which I express my feelings is Spanish artist travels since March with his fifth album, the geography of the U.S., where their new songs are being warmly applauded, especially by the legion of Latino fans have in this country. "Every time they come to my concerts more Americans but basis of my age in this country continue to Hispanics," said Juanes.
Winner of 19 Grammy Latino, Colombia does not arise start singing in English, as it did other Hispanic artists in an attempt to land in the Anglo market. "No, I do not think out an album in English. Yes I have done collaborations in this language and continue to do so but the language in which I express my feelings is Spanish, "said the artist.
While respecting the decision of other Latin singers like Shakira to sing in English, he does not want to because "by failing to fully master the language, would be more concerned with the pronunciation" that he wants to convey. I can not imagine life without music, I hope to grow old on stage The striking title of the album, PARC E, is a nod to his city birth, Medellín, which uses this word to denote a close friend.
In this way, the artist chose to dedicate his new job all his followers, a tribute that is also present on the album cover, a mosaic of the face Juanes images composed of thousands of fans. Considered one of the most successful Latin artists and over twelve million records sold behind his back, Juanes says however that his career is just now beginning.
"" I can not imagine the life without music, so I hope to grow old on stage, "said the singer. The Colombian collated from the start to their music with activism, something that has led to some controversy, as that was unleashed after concert he gave in Cuba in 2009. Juanes has also social issues to the lyrics of their songs, as he did at the beginning of his solo career with the famous single Look closely, speaking of landmines in their country.
In his new album, philanthropic concerns are reflected in the song Segovia, which deals with the attack against the Patriotic Union in 1988 occurred in this small town in Colombia, which killed 43 people at the hands of paramilitaries who fired indiscriminately. "As a singer you can not live outside the world we live, and we must get involved to do your bit to help make this world a little better," he brandished the artist.
Following his U.S. tour, will perform at Latin America from Colombia, where he reunited with the fans who follow him from his first band, Ekhymosis. Juanes stop in summer in Spain, a country that professes "an enormous affection, by the popularity and love" that has given him. 
For Colombia, the music industry's challenge is to find legal ways of listening to music on the Internet that are profitable for the artist and the record companies. Juanes joins those who argue that platforms like Spotify, which allows free online music downloads are "best" way to fight piracy.
The language in which I express my feelings is Spanish artist travels since March with his fifth album, the geography of the U.S., where their new songs are being warmly applauded, especially by the legion of Latino fans have in this country. "Every time they come to my concerts more Americans but basis of my age in this country continue to Hispanics," said Juanes.
Winner of 19 Grammy Latino, Colombia does not arise start singing in English, as it did other Hispanic artists in an attempt to land in the Anglo market. "No, I do not think out an album in English. Yes I have done collaborations in this language and continue to do so but the language in which I express my feelings is Spanish, "said the artist.
While respecting the decision of other Latin singers like Shakira to sing in English, he does not want to because "by failing to fully master the language, would be more concerned with the pronunciation" that he wants to convey. I can not imagine life without music, I hope to grow old on stage The striking title of the album, PARC E, is a nod to his city birth, Medellín, which uses this word to denote a close friend.
In this way, the artist chose to dedicate his new job all his followers, a tribute that is also present on the album cover, a mosaic of the face Juanes images composed of thousands of fans. Considered one of the most successful Latin artists and over twelve million records sold behind his back, Juanes says however that his career is just now beginning.
"" I can not imagine the life without music, so I hope to grow old on stage, "said the singer. The Colombian collated from the start to their music with activism, something that has led to some controversy, as that was unleashed after concert he gave in Cuba in 2009. Juanes has also social issues to the lyrics of their songs, as he did at the beginning of his solo career with the famous single Look closely, speaking of landmines in their country.
In his new album, philanthropic concerns are reflected in the song Segovia, which deals with the attack against the Patriotic Union in 1988 occurred in this small town in Colombia, which killed 43 people at the hands of paramilitaries who fired indiscriminately. "As a singer you can not live outside the world we live, and we must get involved to do your bit to help make this world a little better," he brandished the artist.
Following his U.S. tour, will perform at Latin America from Colombia, where he reunited with the fans who follow him from his first band, Ekhymosis. Juanes stop in summer in Spain, a country that professes "an enormous affection, by the popularity and love" that has given him.
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