Tomatito
Sign in to saveJosé Fernández Torres (born Fondón, 1958), known professionally as Tomatito, is a Spanish Roma flamenco guitarist and composer. Having started his career accompanying famed flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla (with Paco de Lucía), he has made a number of collaborative albums and six solo albums, two of which have won Latin Grammy Awards.
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- 1958-08-20
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José Fernández Torres, known as Tomatito (born Almería, 1958), is a Spanish flamenco guitarist. He was born among great flamenco guitarists, including his father Tomate and uncle Niño Miguel. Tomatito became a flamenco sensation at an early age when he was discovered by famed guitarist Paco de Lucía and began working in part with legendary flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla. In 1979, the trio produced a hit called "La Leyenda del Tiempo." Their partnership continued until Camarón's death in 19
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- José Fernández Torres
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- Fondón, Almería
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- Flamenco guitar
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- 1980s-present
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- 20 August 1958
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Fernández
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Place of birth
- Almería
- Occupation
- guitarist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- Latin jazz
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Universal Music Group
Article
11 sectionsContents
- Biography
- Beginnings, Camarón de la Isla
- Later career
- Style and instruments
- Discography
- Solo albums
- Singles
- With Camarón de la Isla and Paco de Lucía
- With Camarón de la Isla
- References
- External links
José Fernández Torres (born Fondón, 1958), known professionally as Tomatito, is a Spanish Roma flamenco guitarist and composer. Having started his career accompanying famed flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla (with Paco de Lucía), he has made a number of collaborative albums and six solo albums, two of which have won Latin Grammy Awards.
==Biography==