flamenco Singer
Joselito Montoya
He was born in a gypsy family of flamenco artists. His father is Morenito de Illora and his grandfather Juan Montoya.
NAME: Joselito Montoya
PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH: La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz), 24th March 1994
FAMILY: He was born in a gypsy family of flamenco artists. His father is Morenito de Illora and his grandfather Juan Montoya.
CAREER: He has been in contact with the flamenco art his entire life, being raised in a dance ambiance. With only 3 years old his father took him to a tour with Joaquín Cortés. These experiences made him develop a very personal singing style, with a deep knowledge of flamenco that make him sound mature and experienced.
His artistic backer is the guitarist Tomatito who said, “When Joselito sings, he reaches deep into the soul and the heart”. “Alma Vieja” is his first record. He recorded it with only nine years but it was released five years later. This record counts with the collaboration of Tomatito, Diego del Morao and Daniel Casares, among others.