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Spanish pop band known for melodic compositions and poetic lyrics.Formed in San Sebastián in 1996 by university friends Xabi San Martín, Pablo Benegas, Álvaro Fuentes, and Haritz Garde. Achieved fame with debut album 'Dile al Sol' (1998). Original vocalist Amaia Montero departed in 2007; replaced by Leire Martínez in 2008. Multiple Latin Grammy winners with over 8 million albums sold worldwide.

• Original vocalist Amaia Montero's sudden 2007 departure caused major media speculation about creative differences, though no public conflicts were confirmed.
• The band's name (translated: 'Van Gogh's Ear') reflects their artistic ambition to create emotionally impactful music like the painter's visual art.
• Their song 'Rosas' held #1 on Spanish charts for 12 consecutive weeks in 2003, becoming one of Spain's most-streamed classic hits.
• After Leire Martínez joined, their album 'A las cinco en el Astoria' (2008) debuted at #1 in Spain and Mexico, silencing doubts about their post-Amaia viability.
• Bassist Álvaro Fuentes survived a life-threatening pulmonary embolism in 2010, causing concert cancellations during his recovery.