Like every great pop singer, Argentine crooner Axel Fernando sounds as though he's singing to you, and you alone. A passionate romantic with a penchant for power ballads, soaring guitar solos and robust climaxes, Axel's optimistic outlook, love of celebration and forever-young voice have served him well since his 1999 debut. Elaborate string arrangements reflect both his early classical training and his attention to Billy Joel and Elton John, while mentor Alejandro Sanz keeps him grounded with acoustic folk music.