# Daniel Calveti > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Daniel_Calveti > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Daniel_Calveti.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Calveti > Source revision: 1305994962 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Venezuelan Christian music singer (born 1977)|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Daniel Calveti | image = | image_size = | landscape = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|11|29}} | birth_place = [Caracas](/source/Caracas), [Venezuela](/source/Venezuela) | origin = [Caguas, Puerto Rico](/source/Caguas%2C_Puerto_Rico) | death_date = | death_place = | genre = [Contemporary Christian music](/source/Contemporary_Christian_music) | occupation = Singer | instrument = Vocals
Guitar | years_active = 1994-present | label = CanZion
Universal Latino | spinoffs = [Gateway Worship](/source/Gateway_Worship) | website = {{URL|danielcalveti.com}} }} '''Daniel Calveti''' (born November 29, 1977) is a Venezuelan [Christian music](/source/Christian_music) singer.{{Cite web|title=Daniel Calveti {{!}} Biography, Albums, Streaming Links|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/daniel-calveti-mn0000839940|access-date=2021-02-23|website=AllMusic|language=en}} He was born in [Caracas](/source/Caracas) and eventually moved his family to [Caguas, Puerto Rico](/source/Caguas%2C_Puerto_Rico). Calveti has seven productions of Christian music and two books. On three occasions it has been nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards as ''Best Christian Album'' in [2006](/source/7th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards), [2007](/source/8th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards), [2013](/source/14th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards) and [2018](/source/19th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards).{{Cite web|date=2013-10-01|title=Nominaciones al Latin Grammy|url=https://www.lafeportal.com/2013/10/01/nominaciones-al-latin-grammy/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Radio LAFE|language=es-ES|archive-date=2014-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602123840/http://www.lafeportal.com/2013/10/01/nominaciones-al-latin-grammy/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=Daniel Calveti nominado al premio Grammy Latino|url=https://verdadyvida.org/daniel-calveti-nominado-al-premio-grammy-latino/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Verdad y Vida|language=es}} He has won five AMCL prizes and three [arpa awards](/source/Arpa_Awards). His album "En Paz", managed to position itself on Billboard charts, debuting at position 9 on the [Latin Pop Albums](/source/Latin_Pop_Albums) chart.{{Cite magazine|title=Latin Pop Albums Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/latin-pop-albums/2008-06-28|access-date=2021-02-23|magazine=Billboard}} == Biography == Daniel Calveti is a contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist from Puerto Rico who is among the most popular Latin singers in the genre.{{Cite web|title=Daniel Calveti Comparte Su Increíble Historia de Muerte a Vida|url=https://billygraham.org/espanol/el-cantante-daniel-calveti-comparte-su-increible-historia-de-muerte-a-vida-antes-del-proximo-festival-en-puerto-rico/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Billy Graham Evangelistic Association|language=en-US}} Born in [Caracas](/source/Caracas), [Venezuela](/source/Venezuela), on November 29, 1977, he moved with his family to [Houston](/source/Houston) at age 12.{{Cite web|last=Web|first=El Nacional|date=2018-10-19|title=Daniel Calveti, el venezolano que llevará letras de amor y fe a los Grammy|url=https://www.elnacional.com/entretenimiento/musica/daniel-calveti-venezolano-que-llevara-letras-amor-los-grammy_256505/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=EL NACIONAL|language=es-VE}} He later moved to Puerto Rico at age 17 and attended a Christian college.{{Cite web|last=Enlace|title=Perfil Artista – Daniel Calveti|url=https://www.enlace.org/perfil-artista-daniel-calveti/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Enlace|language=es}} In addition to his deep involvement in ministry, Calveti established himself as a music artist, not only as a live performer but also as a recording artist. He made his recording debut with ''Solo Tu Gracia'' in 2004. His second album, ''Vivo Para Ti,''{{Citation|title=Vivo Para Ti - Daniel Calveti {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/vivo-para-ti-mw0000346218|language=en|access-date=2021-02-23}} was a success, garnering nominations in 2006 for a Latin Grammy in the category of Christian Latin Album of the Year and Arpa Awards in the category of Composer of the Year. His third album, ''Un Día Más'',{{Citation|title=Un Dia Mas - Daniel Calveti {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/un-dia-mas-mw0000831623|language=en|access-date=2021-02-23}} was also nominated for a [Latin Grammy](/source/Latin_Grammy_Award) and [Arpa Awards](/source/Arpa_Awards), along with a [Dove Award](/source/GMA_Dove_Award) in [2007](/source/38th_GMA_Dove_Awards). ''En Paz'', his fourth album, his growing success continued.{{Citation|title=En Paz - Daniel Calveti {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/en-paz-mw0000789749|language=en|access-date=2021-02-23}} Released by [Universal Latino](/source/Universal_Latino), their first major label release after years of association with independent label CanZion,{{cite news|title=Salmistas de CanZion reciben trece nominaciones a los Premios ARPA|url=http://espanol.christianpost.com/news/salmistas-de-canzion-reciben-trece-nominaciones-a-los-premios-arpa-12641/|accessdate=21 February 2015|publisher=Christian post}} ''En Paz'' was Calveti's most successful commercial release to date; the title track was his first hit single to chart on the [''Billboard''](/source/Billboard_(magazine)) [Latin Pop Airplay](/source/Latin_Pop_Airplay) chart.{{Cite web|date=2008-07-16|title=Daniel Calveti en los primeros lugares de Billboard|url=https://cristianos.com/daniel-calveti-en-los-primeros-lugares-de-billboard/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Cristianos.com|language=es}} In 2012, Calveti presented his album ''Mi Refugio'', which included the collaborations of the singers [Christine D’Clario](/source/Christine_D'Clario) and [Funky](/source/Funky_(artist)) on the song «Cada día», as well as David Scarpeta, Giosué Calveti, Jacobo Ramos and Emmanuel Espinosa on the song "Integridad".{{Cite web|last=|last2=|last3=|first3=|last4=|last5=|last6=|last7=|last8=|last9=|first9=|date=2012-09-04|title=El venezolano Daniel Calveti regresa con un disco "refugio" ante los problemas de la sociedad|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/sdhoy-el-venezolano-daniel-calveti-regresa-con-un-disco-2012sep04-story.html|access-date=2021-02-23|website=San Diego Union-Tribune en Español|language=es-US}} This album was recognized as Best Songwriter Album at the [Arpa Awards](/source/Arpa_Awards).{{Cite web|last1=Nov 18|first1=Publicado por Radio Wesley {{!}}|last2=Cristiana {{!}} 0|first2=2013 {{!}} Música|date=2013-11-18|title=Ganadores de la X entrega de los Premios Arpa|url=https://www.radiowesley.com/ganadores-de-la-x-entrega-de-los-premios-arpa/|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Radio Wesley - ¡Una Señal del Cielo!|language=es}} ==Discography== ===Studio albums=== * 2003: ''Solo tu gracia'' * 2005: ''Vivo para Ti'' * 2006: ''Un día más'' * 2008: ''En paz'' * 2009: ''Mi mundo necesita de Ti'' * 2012: ''Mi refugio'' * 2017: ''Habla Sobre Mí'' * 2023: ''La Mesa'' ==Awards and nominations== === [Latin Grammy Awards](/source/Latin_Grammy_Award) === Nomination as ''Best Christian Album'' in [2006](/source/7th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards), [2007](/source/8th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards), [2013](/source/14th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards) and [2018](/source/19th_Annual_Latin_Grammy_Awards). === AMCL awards === * 2005: ''Solo tu gracia'' - Revelation of the year song * 2007: ''La niña de tus ojos'' - Song of the people of the year * 2007: ''Un día más'' - Traditional or popular album of the year * 2011: ''Una muestra de amor'' - Tour of the year * 2012: ''Mi refugio'' - Album of the singer of the year {{cite news |title=¿Quién debería ganar el Latin Grammy a Mejor Álbum Cristiano? |url=http://www.rcnradio.com/noticias/quien-deberia-ganar-el-latin-grammy-mejor-album-cristiano-93110 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005103336/http://www.rcnradio.com/noticias/quien-deberia-ganar-el-latin-grammy-mejor-album-cristiano-93110 |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 October 2013 |accessdate=21 February 2015 |publisher=[RCN Radio](/source/RCN_Radio) }} === [Arpa Awards](/source/Arpa_Awards) === * 2009: ''En paz'' - Composer of the year * 2009: ''En paz'' - Best album of the year * 2013: Mi refugio - Best album of the year ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.danielcalveti.com/}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Calveti, Daniel}} Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:20th-century Venezuelan male singers Category:Venezuelan Christians Category:Singers from Caracas Category:Musicians from Caguas, Puerto Rico Category:21st-century Venezuelan male singers --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Daniel Calveti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Calveti) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Calveti?action=history)). 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