Ana Sol Escobar (born 5 November 1976), formerly known professionally as Anasol and now as Sol Escobar, is a Colombian singer.[1]

Sol Escobar
Escobar in 2006, then known as Anasol
Escobar in 2006, then known as Anasol
Background information
Birth nameAna Sol Escobar
Also known asAnasol
Born (1976-11-05) November 5, 1976 (age 48)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OriginBogotá, Colombia
GenresLatin pop, rock, electronic
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, actress
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active1999–present
LabelsSony Music, Univision, Universal Music
Websitehttp://www.solescobar.com

Early life and education

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Escobar was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1976 to Colombian parents. She began formal dance instruction at the age of five. She spent most of her childhood in between, Colombia, Argentina, Spain and the U.S. In her teens she spent most of the time in Colombia but spent one year in Florida. She studied music at Universidad Javeriana of Bogotá. Colombia, with an emphasis in music production and sound engineering. She completed a diploma degree in screenwriting for cinema and television at Blackmaria. [citation needed]

Career

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In 1999, Anasol released her debut album Escorpión de Primavera (Scorpion of Spring). The first single, "Pensando en Desorden", was a top 10 hit in Colombia.[citation needed]

Anasol's second studio album Astros was released in 2002 on Sony Music Colombia, produced by Luis Fernando Ochoa. The album was a success in Colombia, certified gold during its first week of sales and later certified platinum.[citation needed] Three singles were released from the album: "Sin Miedo A Caer" (August 2002), "Voy volando", and "Amantes Invisibles".[citation needed]

Anasol's self-titled third album, comprising 11 tracks and a bonus dance mix track of single "Sentimiento", was released in 2005.[1]

Anasol has cited as her musical influences Everything but the Girl, Tori Amos, Madonna, Gustavo Cerati and Index ID.[citation needed]

Discography

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Studio albums

Singles

References

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  1. ^ a b c Inc, Nielsen Business Media (2005-08-27). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)