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Diego El Cigala - The King of Flamenco Fusion
If you are a die-hard fan of fusion music, then Diego El Cigala is a name that should be on your playlist. He is a multi-award winning musician known for his passionate and intense performances. El Cigala has been blending flamenco with other musical styles such as jazz, tango, and Afro-Cuban music for over 25 years. In this blog post, we will explore the life and music of this legendary artist, his best songs, music genre, famous concerts, and a critic.
Musical biography
Diego El Cigala was born on December 27, 1968 in Madrid, Spain and comes from a family of traditional flamenco singers. His full name is Diego Ramón Jiménez Salazar. He adopted the stage name El Cigala, which means the prawn in Spanish, because of his short stature and red hair. He started his career as a singer at the age of 12 and became a popular figure in the flamenco scene in Madrid. He released his first album in 1997, Undebel, and has continued to release critically acclaimed albums ever since.
Music genre
El Cigala is known for his unique fusion of flamenco with other musical genres. He has combined flamenco with jazz, tango, rumba, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. His music is characterized by intense emotion, power, and rawness. He is a master of improvisation and can switch from a smooth ballad to a fiery flamenco in a second.
Best songs
El Cigala has numerous hits to his name, but some of his best songs are Lágrimas Negras, Dos Gardenias, Corazón Loco, Te Extraño, and La Bien Pagá. Lágrimas Negras, which he performed with Cuban pianist Bebo Valdés, won a Latin Grammy Award in 2004 and has become a classic of Latin music.
Famous concerts
Famous concerts
El Cigala is known for his mesmerizing live performances that leave audiences spellbound. He has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Olympia Theater in Paris. One of his most famous concerts was in Havana, Cuba, where he performed to a packed audience in front of the Capitolio building, singing classic songs of the island and creating a musical bridge between Spain and Cuba.
Critics
El Cigala has been widely praised by critics for his unique style and voice. In 2004, The New York Times called him one of the most exciting and innovative flamenco singers in the last half century. El Cigala's fusion of flamenco with other music genres has been controversial for some critics who believe it dilutes the purity of flamenco. However, he has won over many fans with his passionate and heartfelt performances.
Diego El Cigala is a musical genius who has breathed new life into flamenco music with his fusion style. He is a master of his craft and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in music. His unique voice and style have won him critical acclaim and a legion of fans around the world. If you haven't listened to El Cigala yet, you are missing out on one of the greatest musicians of our time. Grab your headphones and get ready to be transported to a world of passion and emotion.
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Next Concert
2024-11-27 h: 20:00
Warsaw National Philharmonic / Filharmonia Narodowa
Warsaw, Poland
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SONGS OF DIEGO EL CIGALA - THE BEST SONGS OF THE ARTIST
1 - Historia De Un Amor
2 - Si Te Contara
3 - A Mi Manuela
4 - Bravo
5 - Dos Gardenias
6 - Lirios Y Rosas
7 - Vidalita
8 - Dos Cruces
9 - Entre Vareta Y Canasta
10 - Caruso
11 - Te La Regalo
12 - Sin Prisa
13 - Compromiso
14 - Palabras Que Escribe El Aire
15 - Garganta Con Arena
16 - Soledad
17 - Los Hermanos
18 - La Esperanza De Volar
19 - En Esta Tarde Gris
20 - Youkali
21 - Te Extraño
22 - Brota De Mi Corazón
23 - Compasión
24 - El Día Que Nací Yo
25 - Garganta Con Arena (tango Canción)
26 - María De La O
27 - Soledad (tango Canción)
28 - El Ratón
29 - El Día Que Me Quieras
30 - Nostalgias
31 - Las Cuarenta
32 - Alfonsina Y El Mar
33 - Tomo Y Obligo

DIEGO EL CIGALA: NEXT EVENTS

Concert
2024-11-27 h: 20:00
Warsaw National Philharmonic / Filharmonia Narodowa
Warsaw, Poland
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2024-12-01 h: 19:00
Narodowe Forum Muzyki
Wrocław, Poland
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2024-12-03 h: 19:00
Polska Filharmonia Bałtycka im. Fryderyka Chopina
Gdansk, Poland
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2024-12-12 h: 20:00
Arena 1 Costa Verde
Lima, Peru
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2024-12-15 h: 18:30
Palacio de Congresos y Auditorio - Baluarte
Pamplona, Spain
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2024-12-16 h: 20:30
Nuevo Teatro Alcalá
Madrid, Spain
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2024-12-20 h: 20:00
Teatro Romea
Murcia, Spain
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2025-01-16 h: 20:30
Auditorio De Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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2025-01-17 h: 20:00
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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2025-01-19 h: 19:00
Cartuja Center CITE
Seville, Spain
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2025-01-23 h: 20:30
Palacio Euskalduna Jauregia
Bilbao, Spain
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2025-01-25 h: 20:00
Auditorio Kursaal - Sala De Cámara
San Sebastián, Spain
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2025-01-26
Teatro Jovellanos
Gijón, Spain
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2025-01-31 h: 20:30
Forum Evolucion Burgos Sala Auditorio
Burgos, Spain
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2025-02-01 h: 20:00
RiojaForum
Logroño, Spain
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2025-02-08 h: 20:00
Auditorio El Batel - Sala A
Cartagena, Spain
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2025-02-09
Gran Teatro de Elche
Alicante, Spain
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2025-02-11 h: 20:00
Teatre Tivoli
Barcelona, Spain
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2025-02-14 h: 20:30
Auditorium de Palma de Mallorca
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
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2025-02-16 h: 18:30
Auditorio Miguel Delibes
Valladolid, Spain
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2025-02-17 h: 20:30
Nuevo Teatro Alcalá
Madrid, Spain
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2025-02-28 h: 20:30
Teatre de La Llotja
Lleida, Spain
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2025-03-01 h: 20:00
Auditorio de Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain
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2025-03-06
Teatro Principal de Alicante
Alicante, Spain
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2025-03-07 h: 20:30
Palacio de Congresos de Granada
Granada, Spain
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2025-03-16
Unknown venue
Jerez, Spain
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2025-03-22 h: 20:00
Auditorio de La Nucía
Alicante, Spain
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