Duquende

Line up

• Isaac Vigueras (Percussion)
• Juan Cortés 'Duquende' (Vocals)
• Juan Gómez 'Chicuelo' (Guitar)

• country:
  Spain
• region:
  Catalonia
• style(s):
  • Flamenco
• label:
  not signed
• artist submitted by:
  Taller de Músics

Thursday 27/10/11 00:45 | Koncerthuset: Studio 1

Catalonian cantaor furthers the legacy of flamenco legend Camaron de la Isla.
His personal inspiration, the timbre of his voice, and his singular personality all give his singing a unique touch. He is without a doubt an artist touched by genius.

Juan Rafael Cortes Santiago, known as Duquende, was born in Sabadell, Catalonia, into a Gypsy family. For a long time he has been considered one the most worthy successors to the late Camaron de la Isla. Indeed, it was the legendary cantaor who 'initiated' him by inviting Duquende to sing when he was only nine years old, as Camaron himself accompanied him on guitar. His admiration for the master continues and he is proud to have had extended collaborations with both of Camaron's two most famous guitarists, recording and touring the world with Paco de Lucia and undertaking a series of projects with Tomatito, but Duquende has developed his own voice and is expanding flamenco traditions, as attested by the success of his version of Leonard Cohen's song 'The Gypsy's Wife'.

Currently Duquende is the singer in Paco de Lucia's tour and participates in the Taller de Musics production: "Camaron, La Leyenda del Tiempo" directed by Chicuelo.

Links

• Official website of Duquende
• Facebook page of Duquende
• Myspace page of Duquende
• Youtube video