Carlos Vives will add another recognition in his artistic career. The Colombian will be honored by The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (The Hall of Fame Latino Composers) at the fifth annual ceremony of The Muse Awards to be held on 19 July at the James L. Knight Center City Miami Florida. During the night, the renowned singer will receive the prestigious Icon Award.
"Carlos Vives is one of the giants of the world of Latin music, not only as a visionary creator and undoubtedly influential of music, but also as an unparalleled icon of all time as an artist," said Hall of Fame president "This year he is honored by double entry in the 2017 edition of The Musa Awards, where we can celebrate and honor his impressive career and contributions to Latin Music and its culture."
In turn, Vives was very happy to receive this award. "This is an honor that has taken me by surprise and never thought to receive recognition like this. In my work in music I face music composition and each album has been a challenge that I enjoy to the full. This great honor I share with my audience, for whom I work each and every day of my life. "
With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide, the Colombian is considered a pioneer of the new sound of his country. Today continues to impact in many of the most important places in the world with his new songs, such as "La Bicicleta" (with his compatriot Shakira) or "Al Filo De Tu Amor" .
It is worth remembering that Carlitos has won 2 Grammys and 11 Latin Grammys. For more than 20 years, the creative impulse of the Colombian as a visionary of music has produced a significant imprint on the rhythms of the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
