Charlie Zaa
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January 30, 1974
Charlie Zaa | |
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 Charlie Zaa in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Charlie Zaa |
| Born | Carlos Alberto Sánchez January 30, 1974 |
| Origin | Girardot, Colombia |
| Genres | Salsa, Bachata, Bolero |
| Instruments | Singing, Guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sonolux (1996-2001) Ole Music (2002-2005) Zaa Latino (2009-) |
Carlos Alberto Sánchez (born in Girardot, Colombia, January 30, 1974),[1] known professionally as Charlie Zaa, is a Colombian singer. Zaa is the son of singer Luis Humberto Sánchez.[1]
Zaa was a singer in two Colombian salsa orchestras: "Grupo Niche" and "Orquesta Guayacán".[1] When he launched his career as a solo artist, he decided to switch to the bolero rhythm.[2] This career decision was made in the mid 90s.
On July 23, 2004, Zaa suffered a severe abdominal pain as he was about to begin a concert in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He couldn't perform that day, having to be taken to a local hospital. Zaa was then flown to Miami, Florida, where he remained hospitalized until he was diagnosed with a kidney condition. Soon after, his personal doctor corrected the problem in a surgery performed in his native Colombia.[3]
Zaa's daughter Lauren Mia Sanchez was a survivor of the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in which 17 people lost their lives, including one of her teachers.[4]
