About Ricardo Arjona

Ricardo Arjona is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter born on January 19, 1964, in Jocotenango, Guatemala. One of the most successful Latin American artists of all time, he has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Known for his poetic, socially conscious lyrics addressing themes of love, sexuality, violence, and immigration, Arjona's music spans Latin pop, ballads, rock, and pop rock. After an early failed debut with PolyGram, he broke through with Sony releasing Animal Nocturno (1993). Four of his albums have reached number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. His album Adentro (2005) earned him a 2007 Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album and a 2006 Latin Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Album. Often nicknamed El Animal Nocturno, he remains one of Latin America's most enduring and beloved artists.