Juanes

Juanes is as popular as Jesucristo in Latin America and a chart topper in countries as unexpected as Germany, and this fourth album of perfect pop songs rooted in rock and Colombian rhythms cements his place as master of the infectious message song. Starting with the intense vocals and soaring hooks of the highlight opening track "No Creo en El Jamas" (I Don't Believe in Never), La Vida Es un Ratico never slips up, showcasing Juanes' gifts as a committed cantautor and his talent - shared by producer Gustavo Santaolalla - for effortless and distinctive fusion. Picks: "Gotas de Agua Dulce" and "Minas Piedras" with Andres Calamaro.