Franco el Tenor is a Colombian singer and songwriter from Bucaramanga, Santander, primarily focused on Mexican popular and regional music.

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He began his relationship with music at a very young age. His father taught him to play guitar when he was about six years old. At eleven, he joined a children’s choir where he stood out as a soloist thanks to the power of his voice.

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In addition to being a singer, he is a multi-instrumentalist with skills in percussion, bongos, tambora, and flamenco cajón.

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He studied Industrial Engineering at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), combining his professional training with his artistic passion.

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Career

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He was initially known as “El Tenor de la Ranchera.”

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In 2023, he officially adopted the stage name “Franco el Tenor.”

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He has performed on stage alongside renowned Colombian popular music artists such as Diego Daza, Ana del Castillo, and Nelson Velásquez.

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He has mentioned Vicente Fernández as one of his main artistic influences.

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Released Music

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One of his best-known singles is “El Tequilero,” released in 2025, a song rooted in Colombian popular music.

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His most recent single, “Qué Es Lo Que Pasa,” has been widely embraced by audiences.

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He represented Colombia in international choral competitions held in Italy, Spain, Austria, and Germany during his university years.

Part of his artistic growth in Mexico has been driven by the promotion of his musical project in that country.

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His proposal blends influences from popular, ranchera, and other Latin American genres.

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His defining trait is a powerful, high-register voice—hence the nickname “El Tenor”—combined with solid choral training and an image oriented toward the regional music audience.