Fina de Calderón (August 21, 1927 Madrid- January 12, 2010 Madrid) was a Spanish writer, poet, songwriter, and musician.[1][2][3][4]

Her song "Caracola" ("Conch") was the Spanish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964, performed by Los TNT.[5]

Life

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She grew up in France. As a youth, she studied violin and composed her first poems. She moved to Toledo, and was owner of Cigarral del Ángel.[6]

Family

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She married Fernando Calderon Gutierrez, Marquis of Mozobamba del Pozo, and they had three children, José Rafael, Mariola and Giovanna.

Works

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  • Fuego, grito, luna (Fire, cry, moon), (theater)
  • Los pasos que no regresan. Huerga Y Fierro Editores. 2004. ISBN 978-84-8374-473-4. (The steps do not come back) (Memoir)

Poetry

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Songs

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Dances

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  • Cancela (ballet)
  • El Greco (ballet)

References

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