Dyango facts for kids
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Dyango
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| Birth name | José Gómez Romero |
| Born | March 5, 1940 Barcelona, Spain |
| Genres | Canción melódica, Balada, Bolero, Tango |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals and fiddle |
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José Gómez Romero, known by his stage name Dyango, was born on March 5, 1940. People often call him "The Voice of Love" because he is a Spanish musician and singer famous for his romantic songs. Many consider him one of the best romantic singers from Spain and around the world. He has sold more than 20 million albums!
Dyango is very popular and respected in Latin America and Spain for his romantic voice. His stage name, Dyango, comes from the famous Romani (Gypsy) jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Two of Dyango's sons, Marcos Llunas and Jordi, are also singers.
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Dyango's Early Life and Career
Dyango was born in Barcelona, Spain. He chose the stage name Dyango when he started his music career. He first performed at the Duero Song Festival in 1965. In his personal life, Dyango is married and has four children, including his singing sons Marcos Llunas and Jordi.
First Albums and International Success
In 1969, Dyango released his first album, which was named after him. The next year, he went to Argentina and starred in a movie called El Mundo es de los jóvenes. He also released an album with the same name. This helped him become known in Latin America.
He first signed with the Zafiro record company. In 1974, he joined EMI. His first album with EMI in 1975 became very popular in Latin America, even though it wasn't as big in Spain.
Winning Awards and Growing Fame
In 1976, Dyango won the "Sirenita de Oro" award at the Benidorm International Song Festival. He won for both the best singer and the best song, "Si yo fuera él." After this win, his career grew a lot, both in Spain and other countries.
He became very popular in Spain with his tango song "Nostalgia" in 1976. In 1980, Dyango represented Spain in the OTI Festival 1980 with the song "Querer y perder." He won second place in this important competition.
Famous Songs and Collaborations
Between 1983 and 1984, he released successful albums like Bienvenido to the Club and Al fin Solo. These albums were very popular in Argentina and Colombia. In 1988, he honored the music of Buenos Aires with his album Tango. He became one of the few non-Argentinian artists to be loved by the tango community. He even became good friends with the famous tango singer Roberto Goyeneche. In 1985, he recorded the song "Por ese hombre" with the duo Pimpinela.
In 1989, he released the album Suspiros, which included the worldwide hit song "El que más te ha querido." In 1993, he recorded the album Morir de amor and sang a duet with Nana Mouskouri called "Espérame en el cielo." This was a song originally by Los Panchos.
In 1994, he recorded Un loco como yo and sang a duet with Mexican artist Armando Manzanero. Later, in 1997, he released an album in Catalan, which included tangos in that language.
Later Albums and Nominations
In the 2000s, Dyango released many successful albums with popular songs like "Corazón mágico," "La mare" (in Catalan), "Por esa mujer," "Doctor," "Amor de tango," and "Cuando quieras donde quieras."
His album Puñaladas en el Alma, recorded with the Prague Symphony Orchestra, was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2010. This album was all about tango music.
In 2013, Dyango took part in the Concert for Freedom in Barcelona. He also announced his retirement from long tours in America, though he continued to perform concerts and make music.
Throughout his career, Dyango has sung many different types of music, including "boleros" (romantic Spanish songs), "tangos" (Argentinian music), and "rancheras" (Mexican music). He has also recorded duets with famous artists like Celia Cruz, Oscar D'León, Sheena Easton, Roberto Goyeneche, Pimpinela, and the tenor Jaume Aragall.
Dyango has received 55 gold records and 40 platinum records for his music sales. These awards came from Spain, Latin American countries, and the United States. His album A corazón Abierto even received double platinum status!
In 2009, Dyango had a heart attack but recovered well. Today, Dyango is exploring new interests like painting.
Awards and Recognition
Dyango has received many awards throughout his career:
- In 1976, he won the "Sirenita de Oro" award at the Benidorm International Song Festival for best singer and best song ("Si yo fuera él").
- In 2005, he received the Music Prize for Best Song in Catalan for his song "El pare" (The Father).
- The Association of New York Artists (ACE) gave him the Best Male Singer Award in 1987 for "Esa mujer."
- In 1988, the city of Miami gave him the Key to the City.
- He received several awards from the Betty Pino show in Miami in the 1980s.
- From the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, he received two "Torches" awards.
- He has been nominated for Latin Grammy Awards several times, most recently in 2010.
- He was invited as the main artist to the Tangos International Festival in Justo Daract, Argentina. He was named an "Illustrious Citizen" of Justo Daract and received the Gold Condor Award in 2011.
Dyango has recorded duets with many other artists, including Pimpinela, Rocío Dúrcal, Paco de Lucía, Celia Cruz, Oscar D'León, Sheena Easton, Roberto Goyeneche, Giacomo Aragall, and Armando Manzanero.
Farewell Tour
Dyango announced his farewell to touring, planning a "Thanks, Goodbye and until forever" tour in Latin America and Spain. This tour was a way to thank his many fans around the world.
In July 2017, he visited several countries in Latin America, including Argentina, to present his new album, ¿Y ahora qué?.
Billboard Chart Success
Dyango's songs have appeared on the Billboard charts in the United States:
- 1987: La Hora del Adios (with Rocío Dúrcal) (#5)
- 1987: Golpes Bajos (#8)
- 1987: A Falta de Ti (#20)
- 1987: Por Quererme a Mí (#44)
- 1988: Amen (#12)
- 1988: Ahora (#7)
- 1988: Penas de Amor (#39)
- 1989: El Que Más Te Ha Querido (#6)
- 1992: Alta Marea (Don't Dream It's Over) (#26)
- 1993: Morir de Amor (#36)
- 1994: Rey de Corazones (#26)
See also
In Spanish: Dyango para niños
- List of best-selling Latin music artists
