Colombian pop singer Manuel Medrano was born Manuel Alejandro Medrano López on
October 29, 1987, in Cartagena, Bolívar. His musical journey began in earnest
when he was gifted a guitar as a repercussion for failing a school year. This
seemingly inconsequential event kickstarted his passion for songwriting at the
age of 16, eventually propelling him to embark on a solo career. The following
years saw him playing his songs in bars and venues around Bogotá and sharing
covers of well-known songs on his video-streaming channel. In 2014, he made his
official debut with the independentl...