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, known as Niña Pastori, is a famous Spanish flamenco singer. She was born on January 15, 1978, in San Fernando, Spain. Niña Pastori is known for mixing traditional flamenco music with modern pop sounds. She has won many awards, including several Latin Grammys, and has sold millions of records worldwide.

About Niña Pastori

Her Early Life and Name

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

María Rosa became known as "Niña Pastori" because she was "la niña" (the girl) among her brothers. People would say, "la Pastori's girl is going to sing." This led to her stage name, Niña Pastori. She went to junior school at the Vicente Tofiño school in San Fernando.

Starting Her Music Career

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

One of her first teachers was Camarón de la Isla, another famous flamenco artist from San Fernando. Niña Pastori followed his pure flamenco style in her early years. Later, she added more pop music elements to her style. She kept her flamenco roots while becoming more popular.

First Albums and Success

Artists Paco Ortega and Alejandro Sanz helped her create her first album, Entre dos puertos. She was seventeen when it came out. The album sold over 150,000 copies and made 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), also did very well. It included songs by Paco Ortega, Alejandro Sanz, and her brother Paco. In 2000, she released Cañaílla, which was dedicated to her hometown. This album was more flamenco than her earlier works. Her album María (2002) showed her more personal style. She started writing some of her own songs, a trend she continued with No hay quinto malo (2004).

Unique Music Projects

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

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

Awards and Special Moments

Niña Pastori has received many awards. She has won four Latin Grammys. Three were for Best Flamenco Music Album, and one was for Best Folk Album. She has also earned Gold and Platinum records in Spain and other countries like Colombia and Argentina. 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 2018, she received the Medalla de Andalucía, a very important award in Andalusia. She also sang the Andalusian hymn at the event. She was given an Honorary Award for her career at the Premios Flamenco En La Piel awards.

In May 2003, Niña Pastori sang a version of Schubert's Ave Maria. She performed it for three million people during Pope John Paul II's last visit to Madrid. This version was later added to a new edition of her album María in 2006.

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 celebrating the 20th anniversary of Alejandro Sanz's 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."

In 2018, Niña Pastori released her album Bajo tus alas. This album features songs with other great artists like Manuel Carrasco and Pablo Alborán. It shows the power of her voice and her deep flamenco roots.

Discography

• Entre dos puertos (1996): This was her first album, recorded when she was 17. It sold over 150,000 copies. The album mixes pop with flamenco styles like rumbas and bulerías.
• Eres Luz (1998): Her second album, produced by Paco Ortega and Alejandro Sanz. It offers a fresh flamenco sound.
• Canaílla (2000): This album helped her become even more famous. It includes collaborations with artists like Vicente Amigo.
• María (2002): Niña Pastori and her husband Chaboli created this album. She started to have more input in the songs.
• No hay quinto malo (2004): This is her fifth album. Niña Pastori helped write all the songs with her husband and Jeros. It is considered her most personal album.
• Joyas prestadas (2006): On this album, she sings her favorite songs by other artists. These include songs by Joan Manuel Serrat and Juan Luis Guerra.
• Esperando verte (2009): She recorded this album while pregnant with her first daughter. Many songs are about her daughter. It includes different styles like tangos and bulerías.
• La orilla de mi pelo (2011): This album won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Flamenco Album. It features more pop sounds, using acoustic and electric guitars instead of just flamenco guitar.
• Raíz (2014): On this album, she worked with Mexican singer Lila Downs and Argentinian singer Soledad Pastorutti. They shared the unique music of their home countries.
• Ámame como soy (2015): This album features collaborations with artists like Rubén Blades and Juan Luis Guerra.
• Bajo tus alas (2018): Produced by Chaboli, this album includes songs with Manuel Carrasco and Pablo Alborán. It highlights her powerful voice and flamenco style.

Collaborations

Niña Pastori has worked with many artists on her albums and other projects:

• La Roja Baila: With Sergio Ramos and RedOne.
• Entre dos puertos: With Antonio Reyes, Ricardo Miño, and Moraíto Chico.
• Eres luz: With Moraíto, Juan Carlos Romero, and Alejandro Sanz.
• Cañaílla: With Guadiana, Antonio Carmona, and Vicente Amigo.
• María: With Farruquito, José Carlos Gómez, and Moraíto Chico.
• No hay quinto malo: With Paquete, Diego del Morao, and Juan Carmona.
• Joyas prestadas: With José Miguel Carmona, Diego Moreno, and Antonio Serrano.
• Raíz: With Lila Downs and Soledad Pastorutti.

See also

In Spanish: Niña Pastori para niños