Colombian singer-songwriter
Lucas Arnau | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lucas Arnau Fernandez |
Born | (1979-05-16) May 16, 1979 (age 45) |
Origin | Medellín, Colombia |
Genres | |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Sony BMG |
Website | www |
Lucas Arnau (born May 16, 1979) is a Colombian singer-songwriter.
Early life
Lucas Arnau was born on May 16, 1979 in Medellín. His musical curiosity started at a very young age inspired by his father's singing and songwriting. His mother, a creative director for an Advertising Agency in Colombia, was also an important influence in Arnau's artistic interests. Arnau wrote his first song at age 11 and was able to sing it at the age of 23.
Albums
Arnau's first album, "Un Poco Más" was produced by Jose Gaviria and Andres Munera in Miami, Florida and was released in Latin America in April 2004.
His second album, "Rompecabezas" was launched in August 2006 and has been very well welcomed by his fans in Colombia, and Latin America. The album was produced by Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning songwriter/producer Luis F. Ochoa in Miami, Florida and co-produced by Lucas Arnau and David Cardenas.
Both albums have been a smash hit in Latin America, especially in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.
Awards and nominations
Lucas Arnau was awarded Shock Magazine's Best Colombian Pop Artist on September 21, 2007.
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2015 | Buen Camino | Best Contemporary Tropical Album | Nominated |
2017 | Teatro | Best Contemporary Tropical Album | Nominated |
References
- GRAMMY Winners Search
- LATIN GRAMMY Winners Search Archived June 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- "Shock.com.co". Archived from the original on October 8, 2008. Retrieved October 7, 2007.