Manel Santisteban, born in 1956 in Madrid, Spain, is a self-taught musician, initially dedicated to Jazz, and later exploring Pop. He formed his first group, Casaquemada Jazz, in 1975 and collaborated with various renowned artists. During the '80s, he delved into Pop music, recording, and composing for artists like Tino Casal and Radio Futura, among others. He also arranged all songs for the Mecano group, including a famous orchestra version of "Hijo de la luna" for soprano artist Montserrat Caballé. His record success came with the group La Decada Prodigiosa, which he formed in 1985, earning nineteen platinum discs globally. In film, he arranged music for "Matador" by Pedro Almodovar and won the “Circle of Cinematographic Writers” prize for best music. He also gained acclaim for composing music for TV series like "La Casa de Papel" (Money Heist) and "Sky Rojo." His film compositions include works for directors like Fernando González Molina and Carlos Theron. Santisteban has garnered several prestigious awards, including the “Jerry Goldsmith Award” and the “Camille Awards.”