Diego el Cigala facts for kids
Diego Ramón Jiménez Salazar (born Madrid, 27 December 1968), known as El Cigala, is a famous Flamenco singer from Spain. His nickname, El Cigala, means 'The Langoustine' in Spanish. He is known for his unique voice and for mixing traditional Flamenco with other music styles. He also holds Dominican citizenship.
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About El Cigala's Life and Music
Early Life and Start in Music
Diego El Cigala was born in Madrid, Spain, into a family of Romani artists. From a young age, he was surrounded by music and art. He began his career by singing in small Flamenco clubs. Flamenco is a special type of Spanish music and dance.
Soon, his talent caught the eye of famous Flamenco dancers. These included Mario Maya and Joaquín Cortés. He also worked with guitarist Antón Jiménez. He started touring with their dance companies. This helped him become well-known in the Flamenco world.
Collaborations and First Album
By the late 1990s, El Cigala had worked with many great musicians. He collaborated on recordings with artists like Camarón de la Isla and Tomatito. He also worked with Gerardo Núñez and Vicente Amigo. These experiences helped him grow as an artist.
In 1998, he released his very first album. It was called "Undebel." This marked the start of his successful recording career.
Awards and Recognitions
El Cigala has released many albums since his debut. He has won several important awards for his music. He has won two Grammy Awards. He has also received five Latin Grammy nominations. These awards show how much his music is loved around the world.
Voice Acting Role
In 2010, El Cigala even tried voice acting. He voiced the character of Buzz Lightyear for the Spanish version of the movie Toy Story 3. He used a special accent from Andalusia, a region in Spain.
El Cigala's Albums
Here is a list of the albums Diego El Cigala has released:
- 1998 – Undebel
- 2000 – Entre vareta y Canasta
- 2001 – Corren tiempos de alegría
- 2002 – Teatro Real (Live album)
- 2003 – Lágrimas negras
- 2003 – Blanco y Negro en vivo (Bebo & Cigala) (Live album)
- 2005 – Picasso en mis ojos
- 2008 – Dos lágrimas
- 2010 – Cigala & Tango (Live album)
- 2013 – Romance de la luna Tucumana
- 2013 – Vuelve el flamenco (Live album)
- 2016 – Indestructible
- 2020 – Cigala canta a México
See also
In Spanish: Diego el Cigala para niños
