Juanes receives ‘Humanitarian Leadership’ award

 Latin music star Juanes is making room in his trophy case.

The Colombian singer/songwriter received the 2013 Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award earlier this week, along with additional recipients Hillary Clinton, singer Tony Bennett and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

“For me and others of my generation, art became more than just a haven, it was a powerful way to conquer fear and to transform our feelings of impotence into creative impulse,” said Juanes during the award ceremony.

The Atlantic Council outlined the initiatives Juanes carries out through Mi Sangre, his foundation which in part empowers Colombian youth with the necessary skills to become leaders in their respective communities.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        -Fernie Ruano Jr.