Duquende

Flamenco, Musical Artist

1965 –

47

Who is Duquende?

Juan Rafael Cortés Santiago, known as Duquende, is a Spanish flamenco cantaor. Born in Sabadell, Spain, Duquende is considered a successor to influential Flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla. Since 1997, Duquende has been a member of the Paco de Lucía Sextet in addition to working as a solo artist.

In 1996, Duquende was the first cantaor to be invited to perform at the Champs Elysées theatre in Paris.

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Born
1965
Sabadell
Also known as
  • El Duquende
  • Duquende, El
Nationality
  • Spain
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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