Manuel de la Calva

Manuel de la Calva

musician Spain

Manuel de la Calva was a prominent Spanish singer and songwriter, best known as one half of the iconic duo Dúo Dinámico, which achieved fame in the late 1950s. Together with his partner Ramón Arcusa, he produced numerous hits that became classics in the Spanish-speaking world, including 'Resistiré', 'Perdóname', and 'Amor de verano'. His music has resonated through generations, and 'Resistiré' gained renewed popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as a symbol of resilience. De la Calva passed away at the age of 88 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born on Oct 04, 1935 (89 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
191,459
Power
5,529$
Sentiment
7.97
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 5 8.20 0.39% +0% 46,754,778 182,067 $1,400,000 5,452$
Dominican Republic 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 10,847,910 9,392 $89,000 77$
Totals 6 57,602,688 191,459 $1,489,000 5,529$
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Recent Mentions

Spain Spain: Manuel de la Calva, half of the Dúo Dinámico, passed away at the age of 88, leaving a void in the Spanish music world. 7

El País: Manuel de la Calva y 10 canciones inolvidables del Dúo Dinámico | Cultura

Spain Spain: Manuel de la Calva was part of the Dúo Dinámico, which created the song 'Resistiré' that became an emotional anthem during the pandemic. 9

El País: Así se creó ‘Resistiré’, el himno del Dúo Dinámico que fue vacuna emocional de la pandemia | Cultura

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Manuel de la Calva, a member of Dúo Dinámico, passed away at the age of 88 in Madrid. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Muere Manuel de la Calva, cantante del Dúo Dinámico y de clásicos como "Resistiré"