Kenneth (singer)

Kenneth
Born
Carlos Alfredo Colina Acevedo

(2002-01-03) 3 January 2002 (age 24)
Venezuela[where?]
GenresAfrobeat, Afro-pop
Occupation
  • Singer
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2014 – present

Carlos Alfredo Colina Acevedo (born 3 January 2002), known professionally as Kenneth, is a Venezuelan-Spanish singer. He is known for being a finalist in La Voz Kids (Spanish TV version) where he was a part of David Bisbal’s team and for his participation at Benidorm Fest 2026.

Early Life & Background

Kenneth was born in Venezuela but moved to Asturias at the age of two. Following the move, he learnt how to speak Galician.

Career

In 2014, Kenneth participated in La Voz Kids as a finalist on David Bisbal's team under the name "Carlos Alfredo". That same year, he went on two tours.

He also spent two years on '¡Qué tiempo tan feliz!', alongside María Teresa Campos.

He performed with Galician orchestras, including Combo Dominicana, Panorama City and Nueva Fuerza and Marbella.

In 2023, Kenneth launched his solo career, with releases including "Coraxxx", "200Km", and "Oh Mama".

Kenneth was a participant in Benidorm Fest 2026 with his entry "Los Ojos No Mienten". He qualified from the first semi final to the grand final and placed twelfth in a field of twelve finalists with forty points.

In June 2026, Kenneth released his debut album, Afro Pal Cora. The album features his Benidorm Fest entry and a collaboration with Italian artist Random.

Style and influences

Kenneth performs afrobeat and afro-pop genres and takes influences from R&B, dancehall, urban music, reggaeton and electronic music.

Discography

Singles

Albums

References

  1. 1 2 3 RTVE.es; Campos, Patri (9 October 2025). "Kennet canta "Los Ojos No Mienten" en el Benidorm Fest 2026". RTVE.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 M, J. R. (12 February 2026). "Quién es Kenneth, concursante del Benidorm Fest 2026 que fue finalista de 'La Voz Kids' y está en la orquesta Panorama". www.20minutos.es - Últimas Noticia (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kenneth, de Carballo al Benidorm Fest: «Hay gente que me ha dicho «¿Tú qué vas a ser gallego? No te compares con las Tanxugueiras". La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). 9 February 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Onieva, Álvaro (9 February 2026). "De 'La Voz Kids' a favorito del Benidorm Fest 2026: así seduce Kenneth al público". Diario ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Bescos, Ramón (14 February 2026). "Divinity - Moda, belleza, celebrities y tendencias". Divinity (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Él es Kenneth, participante en el Benidorm Fest 2026 y con un vínculo muy especial con David Bisbal". Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 10 February 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Cano, Sara (14 February 2026). "Quién es Kenneth, el exfinalista de 'La Voz Kids' que aspira a ganar el Benidorm Fest 2026 con 'Los ojos no mienten'".
  8. ↑ RTVE, PRENSA (19 February 2026). "RTVE ofrece el desglose de las votaciones del Benidorm Fest 2026 y detalla el proceso de selección de las canciones". RTVE.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Benidorm Fest Star Kenneth Unveils Debut Album 'Afro Pal Cora' - Culture Fix". 24 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  10. ↑ LOS40 (10 February 2026). "Así es la letra y significado de la canción 'Los ojos no mienten' de Kenneth, finalista del Benidorm Fest 2026 | Música". LOS40 (in European Spanish). Retrieved 27 June 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)