José Menese Scott was born in La Puebla de Cazalla (Sevilla), but was in Madrid where José Menese made his first contact with the flamenco world and after passing through some difficulties, he debuts at tablao Zambra, the most prestigious in Madrid. There he sang every night during more than three years, and had the opportunity to know artists such as Perico el del Lunar, Rafael Romero, Pericón de Cádiz, Juan Varea, Rosa Durán, among others, all of them great professionals.
His first record was released in 1963, in collaboration with the incomparable guitarist Melchor de Marchena.
Two years later, in 1965, he had his chance and the way to fame was opened for him. It was at the famous Flamenco Art National Contest, in Cordoba, and after competing with recognised prestige artists, where he was awarded with the Honour Prize “Tomás El Nitri”.
Since then his performances abroad were many (Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal, and many more). In November 1974 he performed at Olympia de París, recording this concert for an interesting album, by RCA.
He also performed in two occasions at Teatro Real in Madrid, with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Radio Televisión Española, performing “La Vida Breve”, by Manuel de Falla, conducted by the maestro Odón Alonso.
José Menese was considered one of the most important singers of the late 20th century and early 21st century, obtaining many prizes and distinctions along his professional career.
Accolades include Placa de Plata de Mairena del Alcor (1967), Cátedra de Flamencología de Jerez de la Frontera, two times (1965 and 1974), Taranto de Oro, in Almería (1971), Saeta de Oro in Sevilla (1969), Premio Ondas de la Cadena Ser, Popular del Diario Pueblo in Madrid (1968), Famoso de Sevilla y Sevillano del Año (1973), among others.
José Menese was considered one of the most important singers of the late 20th century and early 21st century, obtaining many prizes and distinctions along his professional career.
Accolades include Placa de Plata de Mairena del Alcor (1967), Cátedra de Flamencología de Jerez de la Frontera, two times (1965 and 1974), Taranto de Oro, in Almería (1971), Saeta de Oro in Sevilla (1969), Premio Ondas de la Cadena Ser, Popular del Diario Pueblo in Madrid (1968), Famoso de Sevilla y Sevillano del Año (1973), among others.
José Menese died on July 29, 2016.
Discography:
Cantes De Jose Menese (RCA Victor, 1965)
Cantes Flamencos Basicos (RCA Victor, 1967
Menese (RCA Victor, 1968)
Renuevos De Cantes Viejos (RCA Victor, 1970)
Cantes Para El Hombre Nuevo (RCA Victor, 1971)
Cantes para el hombre nuevo. (RCA Victor, 1971)
Theatre de L’Olympia (RCA Victor, 1974)
… Los Que Pisan La Tierra… (RCA Victor, 1974)
Canta José Menese (RCA Victor, 1975)
La Palabra (RCA Victor, 1976)
ndalucia: 40 Años (RCA 1977)
Mi Cante A La Esperanza (RCA Victor, 1981)
Ama Todo Cuanto Vive (RCA Victor, 1982)
Desde El Olimpia (Mirlo, 1984)
La Puerta Ronda (RNE, 1987)
Jose Menese Con Enrique De Melchor – En El Albeniz (Fonomusic, 1995)
A Francisco (Muxxic/Palo Nuevo, 2000)
La Pureza Del Cante (Fonomusic, 2002)
A Mis Soledades Voy De Mis Soledades Vengo (BOA, 2005)
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.