Who is Alberto Barros?

Alberto Barros is a Colombian singer-songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist who has played a role in the popularization of cumbia music. He was born in Medellín, Colombia in 1965. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with many well-known Latin American artists such as Shakira, Juanes and Gloria Estefan, among others.

Early Career

Barros began his musical career in the early 1980s when he joined the band Los Profetas. The group was known for its fusion of cumbia and traditional Colombian sounds. In the 1990s, he became the group's leader and continued to explore a variety of musical styles ranging from rock to salsa.

Collaborations and Solo Projects

In 1994, Barros collaborated with Shakira on her hit single “Pies Descalzos” which became a major success worldwide. He has also worked with Juanes on several albums including Fíjate Bien (2000) and La Vida Es Un Ratico (2007). In 2006, he worked with Gloria Estefan on her album 90 Millas. He released his debut solo album, El Arriero, in 2008. The album included collaborations with many Latin American stars including Carlos Vives and Ricardo Montaner.

More Recent Work

In 2018, Barros released his second solo album titled La Llorona. The album featured songs that explored various Latin American rhythms such as cumbia, salsa and bolero. The album was well-received by critics and fans alike. He continues to collaborate with other Latin American musicians as well as performing live shows around the world.