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About Leo Dan
Hometown
Atamisqui, Argentina
Born
March 22, 1942
Genre
Pop Latino
Argentine singer-songwriter Leo Dan, who has released more than 70 albums since his 1963 debut, is one of Latin America’s all-time most popular performers.
∙ His first song, 1963’s “Celia,” established him at the forefront of the nueva ola movement, a precursor to rock en español.
∙ Leo Dan, his 1975 landmark album (also known as Ranchero), marked the first time that a nueva ola balladeer recorded with a mariachi band, launching his career in Mexico.
∙ The Latin Recording Academy honored Dan by presenting him with their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
∙ “Te He Prometido,” his hit love song from 1969, got a second life with its appearance in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2018 film Roma, propelling it to the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.
∙ The first volume of Celebrando a una Leyenda, a 2018 reworking of his greatest hits, topped the Mexican album charts and was certified double Platinum.
Influenced by Leo DanLeo Dan has influenced the music of Pablo Quintana, Hugo González, Mc Pauta Produciendo and more.
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