Canelita

Who is Canelita?

Canelita is a Spanish flamenco singer. He hails from the barrio of Bajadilla, in Algeciras, southeastern Spain. He was discovered by another native of Algeciras, Paco de Lucia, when he was a boy and began recording as a teenager, with early releases such as Vivo Errante and Canelita por mi calle. His album, Vuelvo, released in November 2010, alternates traditional flamenco singing ballads and pop tunes, seeking to reach a mass audience. He has traveled to France and Germany with flamenco groups. Canelito is mainly noted for his fandango and Bulerias, but can also sing rumba and tangos.