Vicente Soto “Sordera” was born in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) in 1954. He belongs to one of the most important Flamenco families “Los Sordera”. He’s owner of one of the most significant legates from the Flamenco planet (Paco La Luz, Niño Gloria, Manuel Soto “Sordera,” his father).
Vicente Soto’s got the most important Flamenco awards (Premio Nacional de Cordoba, Premio Pastora Pavon, Premio Mairena del Alcor…) showing the old wisdom of Flamenco.
He’s joined Flamenco and poetry by singing some poems from the most universal Spanish and south American poets like Machado, Garcia Lorca or Ruben Dario.
Vicente Soto’s performed at the best Flamenco and Latin Festivals in the world and big world stages as: La Scala di Milan Theatre National de Paris Teatro Avenida de Buenos Aires Teatro Comunale di Roma Theatre Albeniz de Madrid Theatre Sao Luiz de Lisboa… and all over USA, Japan, South America, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada Austria etc.
“Latin Essentials” where Vicente Soto combines Flamenco with Latin rhythms has been released by Warner Music Latina on November 23. “Latin Essentials” represents the cultural hybrid that has come out of the clash between Spanish and American Cultures.
Vicente Soto’s 11th CD entitled “Estar Alegre” has been released on December 24. He’s accompanied by Moraito, Diego del Morao, Manuel Parrilla, Tomasito Juanares…
Vicente Soto ” Sordera” releases on April 25 his new show “Quixote Flamenco”. He sets himself the challenge of seeking out jondura in Don Quixote Cervantes’ masterpiece. The show consists of a selection of eight texts adapted to cante flamenco by writer Pedro Atienza and celebrates the 4-year book’s anniversary.
Discography:
Pessoa Flamenco (RTVE, 1986)
Cuando canta el pasado (Warner Music, 1987)
El ritmo de la sangre (Warner Music, 1988)
Jondo espejo gitano (Discos Senador, 1990)
Tríptico Flamenco Cádiz (RTVE, 1994)
Tríptico Flamenco Jerez (RTVE, 1995)
Tríptico Flamenco Sevilla (RTVE,1996)
Verea del Camino (Sonifolk, 1997)
Entre dos mundos (Dro East West, 2000)
Latin Essentials (Warner Music, 2003)
Estar Alegre (Galileo-MC, 2005)
Colores Distintos (Romanó Sonor, 2012)
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.