“Mi voz era mi inseguridad” Daniel Calderón | La Sala De Laura Acuña T47 E2

I'm joined by a dear friend, with whom I've had a very special relationship for many years: Daniel Calderón. 🤩 In this interview, we celebrate his 20-year artistic career, but we also talk about things that almost no one knows about his life: his struggle to join the group Los Gigantes despite being Iván Calderón's son, the sacrifices he's had to make for his career, and how he experienced a boating accident that led him to believe it was his last day. Dani tells us what it was like growing up with a present but demanding father who didn't want any of his children to pursue music, and how he had to secretly make music to prove it was truly in his blood. We also talk about his role as a father, his daughter Daniela, and how her arrival transformed him as a young man, and now, how Agustín has come into his life as a new opportunity to do things differently. For the first time, Daniela, his eldest daughter, leaves him a message full of love, understanding, and healing 🥹. A very powerful moment that touches any dad's soul. We also talk about *his relationship with alcohol* in the early years of his career, how it affected his vocal health, and his transformation process to leave excesses behind and become the disciplined and focused artist he is today. In addition, Dani reveals how Silvestre Dangond first gave him a song of his own to perform, and how this gesture marked a milestone in his career. And as if that weren't enough... they got me in a music video! 🙈 Dani invited me to star in the music video for his new cumbia, composed by his dad. I can't tell you much, but I know you're going to love it. Thank you, Dani, for opening your heart and showing what lies behind the artist everyone knows. This episode is full of emotions, music, learning, and unforgettable moments. ⏰ Topics mentioned in the interview 00:00 The most beautiful dedication and iconic greeting to Laura Acuña 02:00 How Laura and Daniel Calderón met 05:00 The party with Jota Mario and the history of the towels 05:30 20 years of career: Daniel's beginnings in music 07:00 Sacrifices, touring anecdotes, and the raft accident 13:00 How that accident changed his life 14:00 His childhood, his father's influence, and his first musical steps 18:00 The dilemma between university and music 22:00 His entry into Los Gigantes and the challenge of showcasing his talent 24:00 Perceptions of favoritism for being 'Iván's son' 25:00 His relationship with his siblings and support for Iván Andrés 27:00 His role as a father: Daniela and Agustín 30:00 Message from Daniela to her father 33:00 Daniel's reflection on his fatherhood 35:00 Problems with alcohol and how it impacted his career 38:00 Hitting rock bottom: fatigue, vocal technique, and changes 41:00 Summary of his 20-year artistic career 43:00 Agustín: a second chance at life 47:00 Recent success: three number-one songs 49:00 Admiration for his father and his role as a guide 52:00 Iván Calderón talks about Daniel as an artist and son 53:00 The story behind the song Silvestre gave him 56:00 Daniel announces a cumbia with Laura as the lead singer 58:00 Acknowledgments and credits ✨ Don't forget to subscribe, comment, and share if you enjoyed this talk. 📌 Follow us on social media: 📺 YouTube:    / @lauraacunaayala   📸 Instagram:   / lasaladelauraacuna   #LaSalaDeLauraAcuña #DanielCalderón #Vallenato #IvánCalderón #InspiringStories #lauraacuña