Cantando is a bright, feel-good invitation to step inside Colombia’s musical “casa” and feel instantly at home. Carlos Vives and the young voices from El club de los Graves paint a vivid picture of a country where the sunrise glitters like gold, the ocean hides treasure, and the mountains literally sing. By weaving in references to cumbia, bambuco, Bogotá, Palenque, Quibdó, and Samaniego, the song celebrates Colombia’s geographic and cultural diversity while reminding us that everyone, of every race, belongs under the same huge sky.
Most of all, the chorus insists that singing is the magic key. Lift your voice and sadness melts away, your true self shines, and love sticks around for good. Whether you need comfort, a boost of joy, or just a reason to dance, “Cantando” promises that music, community, and cariño are waiting to light up your heart.
Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo, born on August 7, 1961, in Santa Marta, Colombia, is one of the most influential and best-selling Latin music artists worldwide. Known for his unique blend of traditional Colombian rhythms like vallenato, cumbia, and champeta with modern sounds such as rock, reggaeton, and Latin pop, Vives has helped bring Colombian music to a global audience.
With over 20 million records sold, Carlos Vives has earned two Grammy Awards and seventeen Latin Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in 2024. Besides his successful music career, he has also made a mark as an actor, starring in beloved telenovelas like "Gallito Ramírez" and "Escalona." Collaborating with top Latin artists such as Shakira, Juanes, and Ricky Martin, Vives continues to celebrate and innovate Colombia's rich musical heritage.