Reyes Carrasco was born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville. She is the daughter of the singer María José Carrasco and is a descendant of Joaniquín and Curro Malena. Her paternal grandmother is from Las Cabezas de San Juan and is related to the Carrasco families of Lebrija and Jerez.
At the age of two, Reyes began singing even before she could speak clearly. By three, she participated in a television casting and was selected to join the children’s artists on the Canal Sur program Menuda Noche. There, she shared the stage with artists from various musical genres, including David de María, Esperanza Fernández, Pitingo, José Mercé, and Chiquetete.
Although Reyes does not frequently compete in contests, she has received numerous significant accolades for her passion for flamenco at a young age. These include recognitions from Guillena, Candela, Los Palacios, and La Unión, where she became the youngest artist ever to win the award. She has also been honored with the prize from the Federation of Peñas of Seville.
In 2015, she was named Palaciega of the Year, and in 2021, she received the Venencia Flamenca. That same year, she won the grand competition “Tierra de Talento,” attracting significant interest from critics and the public. As a result, Reyes has been invited to perform at numerous festivals and flamenco clubs, often headlining major events. In May 2021, she was awarded the title of Revelation Artist at the Festival de Jerez, becoming the youngest artist to receive this honor.
In her first album, Cantes de Reyes (2023), traditional flamenco songs predominate, reflecting the depth and character Reyes has developed despite her youth. Her interpretations bring a fresh touch to flamenco, making it accessible to younger generations.
Her show, Pastora en mi memoria, pays tribute to Pastora Pavón, “La Niña de los Peines,” by featuring some of her iconic songs.
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.