Leo Dan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leo Dan
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| Birth name | Leopoldo Dante Tévez |
| Born | March 22, 1942 Villa Atamisqui, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina |
| Died | January 1, 2025 (aged 82) Miami, Florida, United States |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–2025 |
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Leopoldo Dante Tévez (known as Leo Dan) was a famous Argentine singer and composer. He was born on March 22, 1942, and passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 82. During his long career, he recorded over 20 albums. He became very popular in both Argentina and Mexico.
Leo Dan's Music Career
Leo Dan created many popular songs. Some of his well-known hits include "Cómo te extraño, mi amor," "Te he prometido," and "Esa pared." His music was loved by many people.
He especially enjoyed Mexican music. He recorded songs with mariachis, which are traditional Mexican music groups. This helped him become famous around the world. People in Mexico really liked his voice because it fit well with the mariachi sound.
Leo Dan lived in the United States for some time. He was one of the main singers of a music style called Nueva Ola, or "New Wave." This type of music was very popular in Latin America during the 1960s and 1970s. Other important singers of this style were Palito Ortega and Leonardo Favio.
Leo Dan had a smooth voice and a unique way of singing. This made him one of the most recognized Spanish-language singers. He didn't just sing; he also wrote most of his famous songs.
In 2012, Leo Dan received a special honor. The Latin Recording Academy gave him a Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates artists who have made a big impact on music over many years.
One of his songs, "Te he prometido," was featured in the movie Roma. This film won several major awards, like the Oscar and Golden Globe, in 2018.
Leo Dan's Albums
Leo Dan released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- 1963 – Leo Dan
- 1964 – Como Te Extraño Mi Amor
- 1965 – Bajo El Signo De Leo
- 1966 – Libre, Solterito y Sin Nadie
- 1969 – Te He Prometido
- 1973 – Siempre Estoy Pensando En Ella
- 1975 – Esa Pared
- 1979 – Ahora Con Mariachi
- 1986 – Ojos Azules
- 1999 – Mis 30 Mejores Canciones
- 2013 – Leo, Escribo y Canto
- 2018 – Celebrando a una Leyenda
Movies Featuring Leo Dan
Leo Dan also appeared in a few movies:
- Cómo te extraño (1966)
- Story of a Poor Young Man (1968)
See also
In Spanish: Leo Dan para niños
