Calzado Anim, an enigmatic and prolific songwriter, recording artist, producer and mix & master engineer, hails from Gaborone, Botswana.
Named this way, Calzado represents a clever derivative and translation of his family name and serves to honour his family name. Anim represents a number, spiritual affiliation and story that have followed him since birth. He seeks to understand why these names amongst many others were revealed unto him.
Anim, man of many Godly talents also animates stunning and meticulously woven visuals inspired by his lifelong fascination with media, i.e, anime and soundtracks. He shares these intricate videos and musical masterpieces throughout his social platforms, @calzadoanim on all platforms, and his website www.calzadoanim.com
Calzado's milestones include releasing a trilogy of records in a single calendar year, (2022) all titled, i. The Quarantape, ii. Depression & 808's, and iii. Ego Death: The Last Sunday.
"The Quarantape" encapsulates the emotions COVID, world pandemics, world politics, and societal expectations evoked from the perspective of Anim.
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