Niña Pastori facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Niña Pastori
Pastori in 2023
Background information
Birth name	María Rosa García García
Born	(1978-01-15) 15 January 1978 (age 47) San Fernando (Cádiz), Spain
Genres	Flamenco, pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer

María Rosa García García (born January 15, 1978), known as Niña Pastori, is a famous Spanish flamenco singer. She was born in San Fernando, a town in the Cádiz region of Spain. Niña Pastori is known for mixing traditional flamenco with modern pop music.

About Niña Pastori

María Rosa García was born in 1978. She was the youngest of five children and the only girl. Her mother, "La Pastori" García, was also a flamenco singer.

Her stage name, "Niña Pastori," means "Pastori's Girl." People started calling her "la niña" (the girl) because she was the only daughter. When she performed, they would say, "la Pastori's girl is going to sing." This nickname stuck, and she later shortened it to Niña Pastori.

She went to school at Vicente Tofiño in San Fernando.

Early Singing Career

Niña Pastori started singing at a very young age. When she was six, she sang with her mother in flamenco clubs called tablaos. A year later, she won a singing contest in San Fernando. She sang bulerías, a type of flamenco music, and showed her amazing talent even as a child.

One of her first teachers was Camarón de la Isla, another famous flamenco artist from San Fernando. Niña Pastori first followed his pure flamenco style. Later, she added more pop sounds to her music. She did this without losing her flamenco roots.

Rise to Fame

Artists Paco Ortega and Alejandro Sanz helped Niña Pastori make her first album. It was called Entre dos puertos and she was seventeen. The album sold over 150,000 copies, making her very popular. Her song Tú me camelas was a big hit in Spain in 1996. Since then, she has released ten albums and sold two million records.

Her second album, Eres luz (1998), was also very successful. It included songs by Paco Ortega, Alejandro Sanz, and her brother Paco. In 2000, she released Cañaílla. This album was more flamenco and was dedicated to her hometown.

Her album María (2002) showed a more personal style. She started writing some of her own songs. She continued this on her fifth album, No hay quinto malo (2004).

Musical Journeys and Awards

In 2006, Niña Pastori released Joyas prestadas. On this album, she sang her own versions of songs by other artists. These included Joan Manuel Serrat, Alejandro Sanz, Maná, and Juan Luis Guerra. Ten years later, she released a second part called Ámame como soy (nuevas joyas).

Niña Pastori has won many important awards. She has won four Latin Grammys. Three were for Best Flamenco Music Album, and one was for Best Folk Album. She has also received Gold and Platinum records in Spain and other countries. She is the only flamenco artist to be nominated for the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album. She has also won two Premios Dial awards.

In 2014, she worked with Mexican singer Lila Downs and Argentinian singer Soledad Pastorutti. They released a collaborative album called Raíz. This album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. It won the Latin Grammy for Best Folk Album. The three artists also worked with the band Santana on a song called Una Noche en Nápoles.

In 2018, she received the Medalla de Andalucía. This is a very important award in the Andalusia region of Spain. She also sang the Andalusian hymn at the event. She also received an Honorary Award for her career at the Premios Flamenco En La Piel awards.

Special Performances and Personal Life

Niña Pastori sang a version of Schubert's Ave Maria. She performed it for three million people during Pope John Paul II's visit to Madrid in May 2003. This version was later added to a new edition of her album María.

One of her popular songs, "Cai," was written by Alejandro Sanz. It is a song dedicated to the city of Cádiz. She also performed as a special guest at an event where Alejandro Sanz celebrated the 20th anniversary of his album "Más."

Niña Pastori is married to Julio Jiménez Borja, known as "Chaboli." He is a co-producer, composer, and percussionist on her albums. She is also the great-granddaughter of a flamenco singer named Inés "la del Pelao."

Discography

Niña Pastori has released many albums throughout her career. Here are some of her most notable works:

• Entre dos puertos (1996)

This was her first album, recorded when she was just 17. It was produced by Paco Ortega and Alejandro Sanz. The album sold over 150,000 copies. Her song "Tú me camelas" was a big hit. The album mixes pop music with flamenco styles like rumbas, fandangos, and bulerías.

• Eres Luz (1998)

This was Niña Pastori's second album. It was also produced by Paco Ortega and Alejandro Sanz. The album includes songs written by Alejandro Sanz, Parrita, and her brother Paco. It brought a fresh sound to flamenco music.

• Cañaílla (2000)

This album helped make her even more famous. It was produced by Alejandro Sanz. It features collaborations with artists like José Miguel and Antonio Carmona, Vicente Amigo, and Moraito. This album has a variety of songs for everyone.

• María (2002)

Niña Pastori and her husband, Chaboli, planned and designed this album. Chaboli produced most of the songs. This album showed her growing personal style in music.

• No hay quinto malo (2004)

This is Niña Pastori's fifth album. It was released as both a CD and a DVD. Niña Pastori helped write all the songs on this album with her husband, Chaboli, and Jeros. It is considered one of her most personal albums.

• Joyas prestadas (2006)

On this album, Niña Pastori sang her favorite songs by other artists. These songs were special to her. The album includes music by Joan Manuel Serrat, Alejandro Sanz, Maná, Juan Luis Guerra, and Marifé de Triana.

• Esperando verte (2009)

She recorded this album with her husband, Chaboli, while she was pregnant with her first daughter. Many songs on the album are about her pregnancy. It includes different styles like tangos, bulerías, and fandangos. The title song, "Esperando verte," is fully dedicated to her daughter.

• La orilla de mi pelo (2011)

This album won a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album. In this album, pop music is more noticeable than flamenco. The flamenco guitar was often replaced with acoustic and electric guitars. Niña Pastori said the songs on this album are full of "passion, romance, temptation, and joy."

• Raíz (2014)

For this album, she worked with Mexican singer Lila Downs and Argentinian singer Soledad Pastorutti. The three artists worked together to show the best of their countries' music. They shared their folk music and traditions through their songs.

• Ámame como soy (2015)

This album features collaborations with artists like Ruben Blades, Juan Luis Guerra, Pancho Céspedes, and Sara Baras.

• Bajo tus alas (2018)

This album was produced by Chaboli. It includes songs with other great artists like Manuel Carrasco, Guaco, Vanesa Martín, and Pablo Alborán. This album shows her unique style and her strong flamenco voice.

Collaborations

Niña Pastori has worked with many talented musicians throughout her career. Here are some of her collaborations:

• La Roja Baila: With Sergio Ramos and RedOne.
• Entre dos puertos: With Antonio Reyes (dancer); Ricardo Miño, Moraíto Chico, Juan Manuel Cañizares, Rafael Riqueni, and Ramón Trujillo (guitarists).
• Eres luz: With Moraíto, Juan Carlos Romero, Machuka, Alejandro Sanz, José Antonio Rodríguez, and Juan Manuel Cañizares (guitarists); Manuel Soler, El Bandolero, and Chaboli (percussionists).
• Cañaílla: With Guadiana (cantaor), Antonio Carmona (singer); José Miguel Carmona, Diego Carrasco, Diego del Morao, Moraíto Chico, and Vicente Amigo (guitarists); Alejandro Sanz (composer); El Bandolero and Chaboli (percussionists).
• María: With Farruquito (dancer); José Carlos Gómez, Moraíto Chico, Diego del Morao, and José Antonio Rodríguez (guitarists); El Bandolero, Chaboli, and Tino di Geraldo (percussionists).
• No hay quinto malo: With Paquete, Diego del Morao, Juan Carmona, and José Miguel Carmona (guitarists); Luis Dulzaides, Tino di Geraldo, and Chaboli (percussionists); Carles Benavent (bass); Victor Merlo (double bass).
• Joyas prestadas: With José Miguel Carmona and Diego Moreno (guitarists); Chaboli and Angie Bao (percussionists); Antonio Serrano (harmonica); Nacho Mañó and Antonio Ramos "Maca" (bass); José María Cortina and Santi Navalón (keyboards).
• Raíz: With Lila Downs and Soledad Pastorutti.

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  Pastori in 2023

See also

In Spanish: Niña Pastori para niños