Duquende
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Juan Rafael Cortés Santiago, known as Duquende (born 1965 in Sabadell, Spain[1]), is a Spanish Romani flamenco singer (cantaor). He is considered one of the successors to influential Flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla.[1] Since 1997, Duquende has been a member of the Paco de Lucía Sextet in addition to working as a solo artist.[1]
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Birth name | Juan Rafael Cortés Santiago |
Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Sabadell, Spain |
Genres | Flamenco |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
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In 1995, Duquende was the first cantaor to be invited to perform at the Champs Elysées theatre in Paris.[1]