Elkin Ramírez
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Elkin Ramírez is a Colombian composer/singer, and leader of the band Kraken
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Ramírez was born in the Belen neighborhood, of Medellín
, Antioquia, Colombia
in October 1962.
He is a self-thought artist, training himself and his vocal technique. He belonged to bands such as Kripzy (1981–1982) and Ferrotrack (1983–1984).
In 1985, Ramirez joined Kraken as founder and leader. He is the author and composer of most of the band songs, concept and lyrics: he is also the lead singer.
In 2008, Ramirez debuted as an actor playing a hit man in the Colombian feature film Cain's Ethic (La Etica de Cain) directed by Edward Ruiz.
Kraken (band)
Kraken is a heavy metal band founded in Medellín, Colombia, in 1983. The current lineup consists of Andrés Leiva , Julian Puerto , Luis Alberto Ramírez , Rubén Gelvez , and Elkin Ramírez...
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Ramírez was born in the Belen neighborhood, of Medellín
Medellín
Medellín , officially the Municipio de Medellín or Municipality of Medellín, is the second largest city in Colombia. It is in the Aburrá Valley, one of the more northerly of the Andes in South America. It has a population of 2.3 million...
, Antioquia, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
in October 1962.
He is a self-thought artist, training himself and his vocal technique. He belonged to bands such as Kripzy (1981–1982) and Ferrotrack (1983–1984).
In 1985, Ramirez joined Kraken as founder and leader. He is the author and composer of most of the band songs, concept and lyrics: he is also the lead singer.
In 2008, Ramirez debuted as an actor playing a hit man in the Colombian feature film Cain's Ethic (La Etica de Cain) directed by Edward Ruiz.