Peret

Singer, Musical Artist

1935 –

46

Who is Peret?

Pedro Pubill Calaf, better known as Peret, is a Spanish gypsy singer, guitar player and composer of Catalan rumba.

Known for his 1971 single, "Borriquito", Peret represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 and performed during the closing ceremony at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. In 2001, Peret recorded and released an album of updated versions of his older songs with guest musicians including David Byrne of the Talking Heads.

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Born
Mar 24, 1935
MatarĂ³
Also known as
  • Pedro Pubill Calaf
Spouses
Nationality
  • Spain
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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