Andrés Cepeda facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrés Cepeda Cediel
Cepeda in promotional shoot in 2018
Background information
Born	(1973-07-07) July 7, 1973 (age 52)
Origin	Bogotá, Colombia
Genres	Latin Pop Jazz Rock
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter musician
Instruments	Guitar Keyboards Vocals
Years active	1989–present
Labels	FM Discos & Cintas (1999–2013) Sony Music (2014–present)
Associated acts	Poligamia Carlos Vives

Andrés Cepeda Cediel was born on July 7, 1973. He is a very popular singer and songwriter from Colombia. Andrés was born in Bogotá and was the youngest of five children.

He loved music from a very young age. He started learning piano when he was just 5 years old. By the time he was 12, he had already written his first song! He went to school at Colegio San Carlos and later at Colegio Emilio Valenzuela.

Andrés started his music journey as the lead singer of a band called Poligamia. He formed this latin rock-pop group with his friends when he was a teenager.

After Poligamia broke up, Andrés Cepeda continued making music on his own. He became very successful in different music styles, like bolero and ballads, which are often romantic songs. His album El carpintero sold so well in Colombia that it reached quadruple-platinum status! This means it sold a huge number of copies.

Music Albums

Andrés Cepeda has released many albums throughout his career, both with his band Poligamia and as a solo artist.

Albums with Poligamia

• Una Canción (1993)
• Vueltas y Vueltas (1995)
• Promotal 500 mg (1996)
• Buenas Gracias, Muchas Noches (1998) – This was a farewell concert album.

Solo Albums

• Sé Morir (1999)
• El Carpintero (2001)
• Siempre Queda Una Canción (2002)
• Canción Rota (2003)
• Para Amarte Mejor (2006)
• Pop Latino (2007)
• Día Tras Día (2009)
• Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida (2012)
• Mil Ciudades (2015)
• TRECE (2020)
• Me Estás Haciendo Falta (2021)
• Décimo Cuarto (2023)

TV Appearances

Andrés Cepeda has also appeared on television, especially as a coach on a popular music show.

• La Voz Colombia (Coach), 2012
• La Voz Colombia (Coach), 2013
• La Voz Colombia (Coach), 2014
• Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl, 2022

Awards and Recognitions

Andrés Cepeda has won several awards for his music and his work on television.

Latin Grammy Awards

The Latin Grammy Awards are very important awards given to recognize amazing achievements in the music industry. Andrés Cepeda has won one of these awards and has been nominated eight times!

Premios 40 Principales

These awards are given out every year by a Spanish radio channel called Los 40 Principales.

Premios TVyNovelas

These awards recognize achievements in television.

See also

In Spanish: Andrés Cepeda (cantante) para niños