Washington, Feb 28 (EFE) .- The Colombian singer Juanes today showed off its social facet to claim that music is a means to educate young people on peace and dialogue and not resort to arms in the first Facebook Live interview in Spanish. The nicknamed "King Latino social networks, the large number of supporters who have both Facebook and Twitter, was the first speaking of this series of exclusive interviews, which is preceded by Bill Gates, George Bush, Tony Blair and Bono.
Winner of 19 Grammy Latino, Juanes said from the beginning of his career for his social activism, beginning with the letters of their first songs to the creation four years ago the Foundation "My blood" to help children who have been victims of any type of violence. "In my first band, Ekhymosis, social issues was almost the only one we had and, when finished with the group, was the song 'Just think," about landmines, who introduced me to the fabric of solidarity organizations, "the singer said in an interview broadcast live on the Internet.
Thus, with the release of his first simple protest as Juanes began attending fundraising events and knew "not only organizations but also the tough stories and statistics." Hailing from a country with high rates of violence, Juanes has devoted much of his philanthropic work to give "dignity" from the arts and education, children who have suffered.
"We created a very positive impact on many families "celebrated singer, for whom it is essential to" bring the imagination of young people the theme of peace as a way of life. If you know, tomorrow may not take a weapon but to opt for dialogue. " The interview took place just weeks before the artist embarks on a tour of his fifth album "PARC E", whose title is a nod to his native country, and it is a colloquialism of Colombia which means "friend ".
Juanes took time out to satisfy the curiosity of thousands of Latino supporters who sent an avalanche of questions about their upcoming concert dates in South America. The singer announced he will visit several cities in Argentina, where he wants to continue his tour of other countries in the region.
It also specified that will give 10 concerts in Spain during the summer, and spent a few kind words for a country "that has been a door" for him. "Summer is a great time to play in Spain, a country that I love them very much and whom I am very grateful, "deepened. Juanes also expressed his desire to "return soon" countries of Central America, who saw him play his first songs when he had not yet risen to fame.
He also made special mention of Cuba, where he hopes to "return one day" and sends "a big hug." The Colombian was particularly excited about the reception that is taking his music in Brazil, where traditionally, for linguistic reasons, "did not come in Spanish music." Now everything is changing, and it is largely thanks to social networks " considered the singer, who has 2.6 million supporters on Facebook and 1.9 million in Twitter.
For Juanes, who joined these platforms only year and half ago, the Internet has made the relationship between artist and fan "much closer" to allow an immediate response. Tomorrow will start playing his new single, "gift" a song in his own words, "very fun, energetic and with different effects." 
Winner of 19 Grammy Latino, Juanes said from the beginning of his career for his social activism, beginning with the letters of their first songs to the creation four years ago the Foundation "My blood" to help children who have been victims of any type of violence. "In my first band, Ekhymosis, social issues was almost the only one we had and, when finished with the group, was the song 'Just think," about landmines, who introduced me to the fabric of solidarity organizations, "the singer said in an interview broadcast live on the Internet.
Thus, with the release of his first simple protest as Juanes began attending fundraising events and knew "not only organizations but also the tough stories and statistics." Hailing from a country with high rates of violence, Juanes has devoted much of his philanthropic work to give "dignity" from the arts and education, children who have suffered.
"We created a very positive impact on many families "celebrated singer, for whom it is essential to" bring the imagination of young people the theme of peace as a way of life. If you know, tomorrow may not take a weapon but to opt for dialogue. " The interview took place just weeks before the artist embarks on a tour of his fifth album "PARC E", whose title is a nod to his native country, and it is a colloquialism of Colombia which means "friend ".
Juanes took time out to satisfy the curiosity of thousands of Latino supporters who sent an avalanche of questions about their upcoming concert dates in South America. The singer announced he will visit several cities in Argentina, where he wants to continue his tour of other countries in the region.
It also specified that will give 10 concerts in Spain during the summer, and spent a few kind words for a country "that has been a door" for him. "Summer is a great time to play in Spain, a country that I love them very much and whom I am very grateful, "deepened. Juanes also expressed his desire to "return soon" countries of Central America, who saw him play his first songs when he had not yet risen to fame.
He also made special mention of Cuba, where he hopes to "return one day" and sends "a big hug." The Colombian was particularly excited about the reception that is taking his music in Brazil, where traditionally, for linguistic reasons, "did not come in Spanish music." Now everything is changing, and it is largely thanks to social networks " considered the singer, who has 2.6 million supporters on Facebook and 1.9 million in Twitter.
For Juanes, who joined these platforms only year and half ago, the Internet has made the relationship between artist and fan "much closer" to allow an immediate response. Tomorrow will start playing his new single, "gift" a song in his own words, "very fun, energetic and with different effects."
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