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Jimmy Zambrano

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About Jimmy Zambrano

Colombian singer-songwriter Jimmy Zambrano has been capturing hearts since the early 2000s. Tap into his music now!

List of Jimmy Zambrano's featurings

Fonseca, Sebastián Yatra, Carlos Vives, Manuel Turizo & Mau y Ricky

Jimmy Zambrano's age

Jimmy Zambrano is currently 45 years old.

Jimmy Zambrano's country of origin

Jimmy Zambrano is from Colombia.

Jimmy Zambrano's real name

Jimmy Zambrano's real name is José Luis Zambrano Ruiz.

The Success Story of Jimmy Zambrano

Who Is Jimmy Zambrano?

Born José Luis Zambrano Ruiz in 1979 in San Gil, Colombia, Jimmy Zambrano is a singer-songwriter whose passion for music began at a very young age. As a child, he was influenced by the traditional Colombian rhythms of Vallenato and Cumbia, which he would later combine with contemporary genres like pop and reggaeton.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

At the age of 15, Zambrano moved from his hometown to Bogotá where he began to work as a backing vocalist for several artists. He soon joined the group 'Pasabordo,' becoming their lead singer in 2006. The group was signed to Sony Music Colombia in 2007 and released two albums: Pasabordo (2008) and Carretera Vip (2010).

Rise to Fame

In 2015, he released his debut solo album 'Fuera de Serie' which included the hit single 'Besos En Guerra.' The song quickly rose to the top of the Latin airplay charts and was awarded a Latin Grammy nomination in 2016. Some of his other popular songs include 'Ay Amor', 'Vida Mía', and 'Dime Que Si'.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Zambrano has collaborated with several Latin American artists, including Fonseca, Sebastián Yatra, Carlos Vives, Manuel Turizo, and Mau y Ricky.

Recognition and Awards

In 2019, he won Best Tropical Song of the Year at the Premios Nuestra Tierra for his track 'Corazón De Seda'. He was also nominated for Best Tropical Fusion Album at the Latin Grammy Awards for his album 'Reencuentro'.

Personal Life

Zambrano is married to Alejandra Gutierrez with whom he has two children. He currently lives in Bogotá.