Tomatito, one of the finest Flamenco guitarists, is set to perform with his sextet on Friday, October 21, 2016at Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
José Fernández Torres, better known as Tomatito, is one of today’s most respected flamenco guitarists. He’s known for his mastery of traditional rhythms, his classic work with singer Camarón del la Isla, and his groundbreaking fusions of flamenco with other genres.
Tomatito’s sextet includes José del Tomate on guitar; Piraña on percussion; Kiki Cortiñas and Morenito de Íllora on vocals; and José Maya, one of the most exciting flamenco dancers today. Maya is one of the most impressive dancers in Spain today, a powerful figure in flamenco’s new generation.
Tomatito has won a total of five Grammy Awards (one with jazz pianist Michel Camilo) and a Latin Grammy for his albums “Aguadulce” and “Soy Flamenco”. He has collaborated with many artists from around the world, including Elton John and Frank Sinatra, and has influenced a whole generation of young guitarists. His latest album is “Soy Flamenco.”
Friday, October 21, 2016; 8:00 p.m.
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
(Bet. Wilshire Blvd. & West 8th St. on S. Lucerne Blvd.)
LAFlamencoFestival.com; 800.595.4849
Headline photo: Tomatito by Edu Hernández
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
