Biography:

Leopoldo Dante Tévez (known as Leo Dan; March 22, 1942 – January 1, 2025) was an Argentine composer and singer.[1] He recorded more than 20 albums during his long career during the late 20th century between Argentina and Mexico.

Life and career

His greatest hits include “Celia”, “Fanny”, “Cómo te extraño, mi amor”, “Estelita”, “Libre solterito y sin nadie”, “Santiago querido”, “Qué tiene la niña”, “Por un caminito”, “Solo una vez”, “Mary es mi amor”, “Siempre estoy pensando en ella”, “Te he prometido”, “Esa pared”, “Toquen mariachis, canten”, “El radio está tocando tu canción”, “Pareces una nena”, “Yo sé que no es feliz”, “Más que un loco”, “Fue una noche de verano”, “Pídeme la luna” and “Ojos Azules”. His appreciation for Mexican music led him to record with mariachis, and from there, he went to international fame. His music was well received by the Mexican public since his voice was a good match to the traditional mariachi sound.

Dan lived in the United States. He, Palito Ortega and Leonardo Favio are considered the principal Argentine singers of the Nueva Ola (New Wave) music that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s in Latin America. With a mellow voice and his individual interpretative style, Leo Dan is one of the most recognized figures among Spanish-language vocalists. His inspiration went further than interpretation; he also wrote most of his popular hits.[2]

In 2012, the Latin Recording Academy honored Leo Dan by presenting him with The Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.[3]

Tévez’s hit “Te he prometido” features prominently in Alfonso Cuarón‘s 2018 multi-Oscar and Golden Globe-winning film Roma.

Dan died on January 1, 2025, at the age of 82.[4]

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