Sergio Gómez Delgado has been immersed in traditional flamenco from a young age. His father, Antonio Gómez “El Colorao,” instilled in him the fundamentals of cante. At six years old, he made his debut performance at a school event, accompanied by his brother on guitar. He then performed alongside his father at various flamenco clubs and festivals across Andalusia.
At ten, he formed the group Oyana with future flamenco stars, developing a unique style that would later help him innovate forgotten cantes. During Oyana’s three-year span, they shared stages with notable artists like Remedios Amaya, Raimundo Amador, and La Susi.
In 2000, Gómez participated in “Trasnoches Flamencos” in Madrid with artists such as Rafael Amargo and Losada. After the group’s dissolution, he returned to his roots with fresh ideas. Performing solo, he combined traditional flamenco with modern influences, collaborating with numerous dancers including Juan Ramírez and La Moneta.
In 2007, Gómez won prizes for Soleá and Vidalita at the La Unión contest, and in 2008, he received the Farruca award. That same year, he began teaching cante at the Carmen de las Cuevas flamenco school. He joined the Small Band Flamenca, performing at notable venues like the Cartuja de Sevilla and the Bienal de Málaga in a tribute to Paco de Lucía.
Gómez also performed with his own group, appearing on Canal Sur’s “Flamencos” program and at the Seville and Málaga Biennials. In late 2008, he collaborated on the album Entre Amigos by pianist Sergio Pamies, and in 2009, they performed at various jazz festivals in Spain. That summer, Gómez was invited to join the show “El 5 a las 5,” mixing jazz, classical, tango, pop, and flamenco in a tribute to Lorca.
In 2010, he participated in the Jerez Festival with Adrian Sánchez and received the ONCE Festival’s newcomer award. In 2011, he featured in the documentary “A Cobitos,” the film “Verde,” and collaborated on Sergio Pamies’ second album Borrachito, touring the Czech Republic. He also took part in new works such as Ana Calí’s “De Cobre y Lunares” and Javier Martos’ “Amalgama.”
In 2012, Gómez presented his own show, “20 para el Flamenco,” at the II Festival de las Cuevas. In 2013, he worked with pianist Jesús Hernández on his debut album “Camino Bojaira” and participated in Suhail Serghini’s “Siryab-Caló,” fusing flamenco and Arabic music. He also joined Juan Andrés Maya’s “Homenaje” in Seville’s Teatro Central.
In 2014, Gómez performed with the Ballet Flamenco Andaluz in “En Memoria del Cante” and in “Embrujo Flamenco” in Panama. In 2015, he participated in various shows and toured extensively in Russia and Switzerland.
His debut album, Como Mi Sangre (Fods Records) was released in 2016, featuring renowned artists like Antonio Canales and Pepe Habichuela. The album launch was held at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos to a full house. He continued to tour and perform in 2017 and joined Patricia Guerrero’s company in 2018, premiering “Distopía” at the Bienal de Sevilla and touring internationally in 2019.
In 2021, Gómez began recording his second album, Graná, released in February 2022, with performances across Spain, including Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona. He also contributed to the show “Deliranza,” debuting at the Mont de Marsan, the Festival de Música y Danza de Granada, and the Bienal de Sevilla, where he served as a vocalist and composer.
In 2023, he won the Soleá prize at the Cante de las Minas. Over the years, Gómez has gained extensive knowledge in flamenco and recognition in Granada. His innovative approach has opened doors in the flamenco community, establishing him as a prominent young talent in Granada’s flamenco scene.
In 2024, “El Colorao”was selected to perform at the influential showcase Flamenco Eñe.
Discography
Jóvenes con esencia flamenca (Big Bang Producciones, 2000)
Jóvenes Flamencos (Diputación de Granada, 2005 )
Entre Amigos, with Sergio Pamies (2009)
Borrachito, with Sergio Pamies (2011)
Bojaira, with Jesús Hernández (2013)
Como mi Sangre (2016)
Graná (2022)
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.