Juanes Releases 'JuanesTeban' Album & New Single 'Timelapse De Sol'

Colombian superstar Juanes returns with a new album exploring duality and blending cumbia and rock

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Colombian superstar Juanes has released his twelfth studio album, 'JuanesTeban,' to widespread acclaim. The album, co-produced by Nico Cotton and Juanes, is a concept album built around the theme of duality, exploring contrasts through a diverse range of collaborations. The release is accompanied by the single and music video 'Timelapse De Sol,' a collaboration with Venezuelan band Rawayana.

Why it matters

Juanes' new album 'JuanesTeban' marks a significant moment for the 29-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, who is recognized by Billboard as the leading Latin rock/pop artist of the 21st century. The album's fusion of cumbia and rock signals a broader trend in Latin music, with artists increasingly looking to their heritage for inspiration and creating music that is both innovative and deeply connected to their cultural identity.

The details

The album presents a fascinating dynamic between Juanes, the globally recognized artist, and Teban, his alter ego. Teban represents a fearless exploration of deep emotional truths, while Juanes aims to create an album that reconnects with the danceable rhythms of cumbia and the folkloric roots of Latin America. The album features collaborations with Bomba Estéreo, Conociendo Rusia, Mon Laferte, Vivir Quintana, and Coldplay's Davide Rossi, who contributed string arrangements.

  • Juanes' 'JuanesTeban' album was released on March 8, 2026.

The players

Juanes

A Colombian superstar and 29-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, recognized by Billboard as the leading Latin rock/pop artist of the 21st century.

Nico Cotton

The co-producer of Juanes' 'JuanesTeban' album.

Rawayana

A Venezuelan band that collaborated with Juanes on the single 'Timelapse De Sol'.

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What they’re saying

“The album presents a fascinating dynamic between Juanes, the globally recognized artist, and Teban, his alter ego. Teban represents a fearless exploration of deep emotional truths.”

— Juanes, Artist

What’s next

Juanes will embark on the Juanes World Tour 2026, which will feature a new musical and visual proposal reflecting the introspective duality explored in the album's songs and aesthetics.

The takeaway

Juanes' 'JuanesTeban' album exemplifies the growing trend in Latin music of increased collaboration across genres and borders, as well as a focus on authenticity and heritage as key drivers. The album's fusion of cumbia and rock signals a broader movement in Latin music, with artists looking to their cultural roots for inspiration and creating music that resonates with audiences seeking a sense of place in a globalized music landscape.