The music, of course, is important, but it's the energy that I bring to it that I think the public appreciate the most.

I believe education is the key. As an activist and a child of the developing world, I witnessed education's power to transform lives.

I grew up in Barranquila, Colombia, and I spent most of my childhood dreaming about becoming a singer.

Scars remind me of just how far that I've come.

Sometimes, I ask myself how any other singer could substitute the inspiration of god in their songs

I have always loved performing.

We can work together across countries and cultures like never before through the Internet and social media. Everyone can make a difference, whether it is by building a school, sponsoring a child's education, volunteering at their local school, or working to hold leaders accountable for their promises.