MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY
A NEW SOLO SHOW
After so many years I finally begin a solo project: “Cana songs, from my own flamenco”. Of course I prefer playing with other musicians, but my nomadic life requires me to sing, play, and perform my creations solo, and that’s how the project begins. This same year the ensemble Aire Flamenco⬀ also gets underway with Martin Zƚotnicki⬀ on guitar and María Legarda⬀ on dance.
I prefer playing with other musicians, but my nomadic life pushes me to sing, play, and perform my own creations solo, and that’s how the “Cana songs, from my own flamenco” project begins. This same year the ensemble Aire Flamenco⬀ also gets underway with Martin Zƚotnicki⬀ on guitar and María Legarda⬀ on dance.
WITH MARTIN THROUGH FLAMENCO
Two lovers of flamenco come together: Cana and Martin (Martin Zƚotnicki⬀). We both longed for it and made it our own. From our own compositions to the purest traditional styles, we aim to develop tradition through our most personal flamenco dreams.
At the same time, my third album begins to take shape.
Two lovers of flamenco come together: Cana and Martin (Martin Zƚotnicki⬀). We play from our own compositions to the purest traditional styles. This year also sees the beginnings of my third album.
FESTIVALS AND CURRENT PROJECTS
I perform at different festivals in Germany: Rudolstadt⬀ with Erik Manouz⬀, Ancient Trance⬀ with HoBo⬀, Friedrichshafen with Martin Brunet⬀, or Hohentwiel solo. Also worth mentioning are two tours in France with Gypsy Couine⬀, and the presentation of “Veneno” at the Spanish Film Goya Awards.
These are successful years for my music, performing at different festivals in Germany: Rudolstadt⬀ with Erik Manouz⬀, Ancient Trance⬀ with Holger “HoBo” Daub⬀, Friedrichshafen with Martin Brunet⬀, or Hohentwiel solo. Also worth highlighting are two tours in France with Gypsy Couine⬀ and the presentation of my song “Veneno” in the Spanish Film Goya Awards.
New projects are formed: Latin & Flamenco Project, Cana and HoBo, and Cana Trio with Markus Friedrichsen⬀ and Xavi Roca⬀, as well as collaborations with the Málaga-based band E-Gipsy⬀.
New projects are formed: Latin & Flamenco Project, Cana and HoBo, and Cana Trio with Markus Friedrichsen⬀ and Xavi Roca⬀, as well as collaborations with the Málaga-based band E-Gipsy⬀.
AMARES
My second album: Amares, self-managed, collaborative, flamenco and deeply personal, is the result of passion, art, unity, and love.
From this time also comes a memorable tour in Germany⬀ with Gomera Flamenco Trío.
From this period we should also highlight a memorable tour in Germany⬀ with Gomera Flamenco Trío, produced by Andreas Lampe, which took us through several northern cities.
BODENSEE
We form the long-running Gomera Flamenco Trío with Ulises Arturo⬀ and Pepín⬀, performing original compositions and flamenco fusion covers.
We form Gomera Flamenco Trío with Ulises Arturo⬀ and Pepín⬀, creating compositions and flamenco fusion covers.
In summer I perform my solo show at Lake Bodensee in Germany, sharing experiences with groups such as Mombé⬀, San Borondón Cyclo-Fanfaria⬀, Gypsy Couine⬀, Gomera Street Band⬀, among others, helped by musical mentors Andy Duroe⬀ and Erno.
In summer I focus on Lake Bodensee in Germany, where I perform my solo show and share experiences with wonderful groups such as Mombé⬀, San Borondón Cyclo-Fanfaria⬀, Gypsy Couine⬀, Gomera Street Band⬀, and many other musicians, helped by musical mentors Andy Duroe⬀ and Erno.
RETURN TO THE WANDERING LIFE
In summer I perform at festivals, in the street, or at one-off shows. The group Veranito Loco is born with Fernando Montes⬀ and Nyal Doya⬀.
Back to the life of a travelling musician, with the intention of making music my only profession. As I would continue doing for many years, I spend summers in Europe and winters in the Canary Islands.
During winter I play in the Canary Islands, especially La Gomera. I join forces with Manu Tropical⬀ in a very versatile duo. I also join the friendship and covers band Simbiosis⬀ with Eva Luna⬀, Yves Trillet⬀, Tom Glück⬀, Manu Tropical⬀, Titán Ide⬀, Pepín⬀, Thorsten de Paz⬀, Heiner, etc.
In summer I perform at festivals, on the street, or in one-off shows. The fun group Veranito Loco is born, doing flamenco and jazz covers with Fernando Montes⬀ and Nyal Doya⬀.
During winter I begin playing in Tenerife and La Palma until I settle in La Gomera. There I join forces with my partner Manu Tropical⬀ in a very versatile duo. I also join the covers and friendship band Simbiosis⬀ with Eva Luna⬀, Yves Trillet⬀, Tom Glück⬀, Manu Tropical⬀, Titán Ide⬀, Pepín⬀, Thorsten de Paz⬀, Heiner, etc.
COLABORACCIÓN
My first album: Colaboracción, recorded with a small computer in a self-managed way and with the help of good friends.
Around this time projects appear such as a duo with Kirós⬀, La Idea with Carlos Fernández⬀, Perícano with Perico⬀, Ventura with El Edi from Chambao⬀, Daniel Casán and Loreto P. García⬀, or Taraská Flamenca with Ángel and Raquel Cabello, where we created original compositions and flamenco.
My first album. With a small computer and the help of good friends, in a self-managed way, we recorded my first personal work in Marchena, Seville: Colaboracción.
Around this time, projects appear such as a duo with Kirós⬀, La Idea with Carlos Fernández⬀, Perícano with Perico⬀, Ventura with El Edi from Chambao⬀, Daniel Casán and Loreto P. García⬀, or Taraská Flamenca with Ángel and Raquel Cabello, where we created original compositions and flamenco.
MÁLAGA FUSION
Once again a life of art in Málaga, surrounded by flamenco and African music, and working in stained glass design and crafts.
I study flamenco guitar and work for a time in a tablao in Athens with Pepe el Pelúo on vocals and Eli Castaño on dance.
Coinciding with the new millennium I move to Málaga. Once again a life of art, surrounded by flamenco and African music, I also dedicate myself to designing and making stained glass and crafting artisan work.
I study flamenco guitar and graduate as a guitarist, working for a time in a tablao in Athens with Pepe el Pelúo on vocals and Eli Castaño on dance.
SEVILLE CAPITAL
My musical development continues in Seville with groups such as Los Gallos, doing 60’s covers, and others of flamenco and sevillanas such as the Coro de San Ginés. And my first jobs always around communication: newspapers, television, building stages, etc..
SEVILLE CAPITAL
My musical development continues with groups such as Los Gallos or the Coro de San Ginés. And my first communication jobs: newspapers, television, or stage building.
WORLDS AND TRIBES
A time as a travelling musician across Spain, Europe, India, Morocco, etc. My political, holistic, and healing awareness awakens, as I take part in different communities. It is also the beginning of my singer-songwriter path.
Art requires knowledge and experience; I did my postgraduate studies in the street, in the world. A time as a travelling musician across Spain, Europe, India, Morocco, etc. My political, holistic, and healing awareness awakens, as I take part in different rural community projects. This is also the beginning of my singer-songwriter path.
FLAMENCO CALLS
The cultural explosion of the 1980s in Spain accompanied my growth. Art and innovation shaped youth culture at that time. Flamenco was also always there, in parties, in the streets, in gatherings, everywhere. For me, flamenco was also present day and night through the window of a small tavern in front of my house, through knocks and soul.
The cultural explosion of the 1980s accompanied my growth. Flamenco was always there—in parties, in the streets, in gatherings, everywhere.
SEEKING ART
Later came different short-lived rock and singer-songwriter projects. I began writing literature, articles, and songs. My studies also focused on the arts: communications, design, television, and radio. These studies allowed me to travel, especially to Ireland, where I used to perform in pubs, and to Madrid, where I formed a traditional flamenco duo with guitarist Daniel Yagüe.
Early rock bands and singer-songwriter projects. I began writing and studying art and communications. My first performances came in pubs in Ireland and singing flamenco in Madrid with guitarist Daniel Yagüe.
FIRST MUSICAL STEPS
As a child my musical life begins, first as a soloist in a choir and shortly after starting guitar in my hometown of Marchena in Seville.
As a child I began performing as a solo singer in the school choir. That is how early my musical life started. Shortly after came my first guitar lessons, as was common back then, curiously, in a barbershop in my hometown of Marchena in Seville.
