Alejandro Sanz - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	December 18, 1968
Age	57
Birthplace	Madrid, Spain
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius - (see also Alejandro Sanz's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Grammy-winning Spanish pop singer-songwriter, especially known for hits like 'Corazón Partío', and for blending flamenco with modern pop.

Intro

Alejandro Sanz is a Spanish singer-songwriter and musician known for his flamenco-influenced pop music and heartfelt ballads. With a career spanning over three decades, he is one of Spain's most successful and influential contemporary musicians.

Early Life & Background

Alejandro Sanz was born into a musical family in Madrid on December 18, 1968. His father was a musician who often played guitar at local venues, which inspired Alejandro to learn the instrument from an early age. He moved to the neighborhood of Moratalaz in Madrid as a child and began writing songs in his teens.

Career Highlights

• Debut album 'Viviendo Deprisa' (1991) established him as a major artist in Spain.[1][2]
• International breakthrough with 'Más' (1997), featuring the massive hit 'Corazón Partío'.[1][2]
• Winner of 4 Grammy Awards and 24 Latin Grammy Awards, making him one of the most decorated Latin artists.[1][2][3]
• Collaborated with global artists including Shakira ('La Tortura') and Alicia Keys ('Looking for Paradise').[2][3]
• First Spanish artist to record an MTV Unplugged album (2001).[1][2]

Trivia

• Alejandro Sanz was awarded the Spanish Order of Arts and Letters by the Spanish Government.[1]
• He is noted for his activism, supporting causes such as Amnesty International and Save the Children.[2][3]

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_Sanz
2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alejandro-Sanz