Ricardo Arjona is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter born January 19, 1964, in Jocotenango. After releasing his debut album in 1985 to limited success, he briefly left music to teach at a rural primary school before returning in 1990. His breakthrough came with the 1992 album Animal Nocturno, which featured hits like "Mujeres" and "Primera Vez" and established his signature blend of pop, rock, and Latin folk influences. Arjona's lyrical approach addresses themes including love, identity, social inequality, and human rights. His discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as Historias (1994), Galería Caribe (2000), and Adentro (2005). He has won two Grammy Awards and multiple Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, and ASCAP awards. In 2010, he founded his independent label Metamorfosis, releasing albums including Independiente (2011) and Viaje (2014). Arjona has sold over 20 million records worldwide and maintains a touring presence across the Americas, performing in arenas and festivals.