Pol Calvo
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.jpg) Pol Calvo live in concert at the Razzmatazz Club in Barcelona, July 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pol Calvo Sánchez |
| Born | August 4, 2006 Barcelona |
| Origin | Spain |
| Genres | Pop, Ballad, Gospel |
| Instruments | Vocals, Piano, Ukelele, Flute |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Music Empire LLC |
Pol Calvo Sánchez, known artistically as Pol Calvo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpol ˈkalβo]; Barcelona, Spain, 4 August 2006) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He first rose to fame in Spain and Latin America in 2022 after having won[1] the seventh season of La Voz Kids, as part of Team Pablo,[2][3] and continued growing in global reach during 2023 by publishing and performing live on social networks[4] a series of original song covers. In 2024, Calvo started a concert tour and announced the release of his first EP.[5]
He won a contract with Universal Music, releasing his first single called "Tu Madrid"[6] on 27 October 2022 (UTC). On 12 January 2023, he revealed a self-authored unpublished song, titled "No fue suficiente" (Spanish pronunciation: [no fwe sufiˈθjente]; "It was not enough"). Subsequently, he presented a swing-styled composition titled "Todo por mí" (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtoðo poɾ ˈmi]; "All for me") on 29 March 2023.
Live in concert at the notorious Sala Clamores in Madrid, Pol Calvo presented his latest song "El Diferente" (Spanish pronunciation: [el difeˈɾente]; "The Different One") on 13 January 2024.[7] This song and its theme about bravery to combat school violence had an impact in creating philanthropic synergies between entities involved in the matter.
By mid-January Pol Calvo presented his musical projects for 2024, including tour dates in the USA.[8]
In May 2024 he unveiled images of his 1st EP's launching song, titled "No Tengo Respuestas" (Spanish pronunciation: [no 'teŋgo res'pwestas]; "Ain't No Answers"), which was released worldwide on 7 June.[9] In August same year he shared snippets of the 2nd single from the EP, called "Ya No Sé Volver" (Spanish pronunciation: [ʝa ˈno ˈse βolˈβeɾ]; "Won't Find Way Back"), which had a worldwide release on 6 September.[10][11][12]
Biography
[edit]Calvo was born in Barcelona, Spain, 4 August 2006. He started singing alone to songs by Malú, discovering its own talent and taste. He has been interested about music and practicing singing in front of an audience since he was 4 years old.
As of July 2023, Calvo is enrolled to pursue an International Arts Baccalaureate in Music.
La Voz Kids
[edit]Calvo attempted first time to enter the contest in 2016. While he passed the first video casting, he was eliminated in the selection process.
He tried again in 2021 (Season 7, aired in 2022), this time successfully accessing the Blind auditions phase, which counted with the coaches David Bisbal, Sebastián Yatra, Aitana and Pablo López.
Calvo defaulted to Pablo López's team, as he was the only coach to turn his chair at the end of the performance. Calvo went on to win the competition on 22 July 2022.
| La Voz Kids performances and results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Season 7 (2022) | |||
| Audition | "I Will Always Love You" | Whitney Houston | Joined team Pablo; through to Battle Rounds |
| Battle Rounds | "Saving All My Love for You" | Michael Masser/Gerry Goffin | Through to the Knockouts |
| The Knockouts | "I Will Always Love You" | Whitney Houston | Through to live shows |
| Semi-final | "Flashdance... What a Feeling" | Keith Forsey/Giorgio Moroder | Through to the Final |
| Grand Final | "All by Myself" | Céline Dion | Winner |
| "Giran y Van" (with Antonio Orozco) | Antonio Orozco | ||
| "El Gato" (with Pablo López) | Pablo López | ||
Artistry
[edit]Influences
[edit]Calvo is influenced by international ballad and pop music and inspired by Aitana, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Sia, Ariana Grande and Morat.
He has expressed interest in being exposed to different musical genres, stating that "this dynamism is necessary for musicians". In particular, Calvo has shown a specific penchant for exploring operatic and other lyric genres. His versatility has been also appraised by several media.[13][14]
Personal life
[edit]Calvo lives with his parents and older sister near Barcelona, and none of his relatives has been linked with professional musical activity in the past.
As of February 2023 Pol Calvo began to develop a long-distance Romantic Friendship with Madrilenian Lucía Sánchez, a fellow participant from La Voz Kids in whose network they had got acquainted with each other.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
Calvo likes dogs and owns one named "Lana". He has also stated to have claustrophobia.
Philanthropy
[edit]On 2 May 2024 Pol Calvo participated in a song to get funds for projects against bullying with fellow singer Natalia Barone. [20]
On 30 November 2024 he is expected to perform live in solidarity to fight against childhood cancer at "Aladina Xmas Weekend".[21]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Tu Madrid" | 2022 | Non-album singles |
| "Aquí Pintamos Todos" | 2024 | Non-album singles (collaboration) |
| "No Tengo Respuestas" | 2024 | 1st EP (name to be disclosed) |
| "Ya No Sé Volver" | 2024 | 1st EP (name to be disclosed) |
| "Tu Madrid" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Pol Calvo | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Released | 2022 |
| Genre | Latin ballad & Pop/Rock |
| Length | 2:59 |
| Label | Universal |
| Songwriter(s) | Pol Calvo |
"Tu Madrid" (Spanish pronunciation: [tu maˈðɾið]; "Your Madrid") is the first single by Spanish singer Pol Calvo. It was released on 28 October 2022.[22]
| "No Tengo Respuestas" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Pol Calvo | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Latin ballad & Pop/Rock |
| Length | 3:04 |
| Label | Music Empire LLC |
| Songwriter(s) | Pol Calvo |
| Producer(s) | Roy Chinchilla |
"No Tengo Respuestas" (Spanish pronunciation: [no 'teŋgo res'pwestas]; "Ain´t No Answers") is Pol Calvo´s 1st EP's launching song, released worldwide on 6 June 2024.
| "Ya No Sé Volver" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Pol Calvo | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Latin ballad & Pop/Rock |
| Length | 2:41 |
| Label | Music Empire LLC |
| Songwriter(s) | Pol Calvo |
| Producer(s) | Roy Chinchilla |
"Ya No Sé Volver" (Spanish pronunciation: [ʝa ˈno ˈse βolˈβeɾ]; "Won't Find Way Back") is a song where Pol Calvo continues the life story of his 1st EP, released worldwide on 6 September 2024.[23]
Live Performances and Concerts
[edit]
On 3 December 2022, at Llinars del Vallès, Pol Calvo performed live for the first time after rising to fame. It was a rendition to the Gospel song "For Your Glory" of the album Grace by Tasha Cobbs.
On 17 December 2022, at about 1:00 am local time in Madrid (midnight UTC), Pol Calvo gave a surprise live performance at the national TV, together with current winners of La Voz (both Adult and Senior), of the song "La Mejor Noche de mi Vida", from the Album "Once Historias y un Piano", by their former coach Pablo López.
On 23 December 2022, Pol Calvo performed live for the first time in a classical theater, at the Palau de la Música -a UNESCO World Heritage Site[24]- in Barcelona, Spain. This was also the first time that he was accompanied by a Classical Music Orchestra.[25]
In November 2023 he announced his first concert in solitary,[26] programmed at the notorious Sala Clamores, a celebrated place during the Movida Madrileña.
In 2024 he announced additional tour dates, including a concert in his native Barcelona at the historic Razzmatazz club, [27] presenting live his new published EP coming earlier in the year.
References
[edit]- ^ "Pol Calvo wins "La Voz Kids" on Antena 3, which is the leader with an average share of 15.3% – 247 News Agency". 24/7 News Agency. Archived from the original on 23 July 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Niño emociona a jueces de La Voz Kids España cantando "I Will Always Love You" de Whitney Houston". CiberCuba (in Spanish). 19 July 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Lo pudo haber cambiado todo: el "error tremendo" que cometió "La Voz Kids" según Sebastián Yatra". www.antena3.com (in Spanish). 19 July 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Pol Calvo on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ ▶️ Pol Calvo - "Ain't No Answers" (single from 1st EP) - Teaser Trailer. Retrieved 27 May 2024 – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Tu Madrid by Pol Calvo on Beatsource". Beatsource. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ Pol Calvo- Concierto en Madrid completo 13/01/24, retrieved 4 February 2024
- ^ Notistarz (18 January 2024). "Pol Calvo, ganador de "La Voz Kids España" hará gira por EE. UU 2024". Notistarz (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Pol Calvo (7 June 2024). Pol Calvo - No Tengo Respuestas (Video Oficial). Retrieved 11 June 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Ya No Sé Volver". musicempire.ffm.to. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Pol Calvo (6 September 2024). Pol Calvo - Ya No Sé Volver (Video Oficial). Retrieved 7 September 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "VIDEO | Pol Calvo, ganador de "La Voz Kids España" 2022, desvela sus próximos proyectos musicales". Agencia NOVA (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Peris, Guillermo Peris. "Pol Calvo, ganador de "La Voz Kids España" 2022, desvela sus próximos proyectos musicales". Diario Siglo XXI (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Pol Calvo (verified) on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Pol Calvo (verified)". Instagram. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Pol Calvo (verified) and Lucía Sánchez on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Pol Calvo (verified) and Lucía Sánchez song cover". Instagram. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Pol Calvo (verified) song cover". Instagram. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Proyecto Todos Pintamos contra el Bullying".
- ^ "Actuaciones musicales - Aladina Xmas". Aladina Xmas - La Navidad más solidaria con Fundación Aladina. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Pol Calvo, ganador de 'La Voz Kids 2022', publica su primer single "Tu Madrid"". www.antena3.com (in Spanish). 29 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ Ya No Sé Volver (Music), Music Empire, 6 September 2024, retrieved 10 September 2024
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Les millors imatges dÉs Nadal al món'". RAC1 (in Catalan). 23 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Pol Calvo en Sala Clamores". www.salaclamores.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "POL CALVO Concert in Sala Razzmatazz, Barcelona 20/07/2024 | SalaRazzmatazz.com". Sala Razzmatazz. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
