El Piculabe

Piculabe is a reference for contemporary flamenco in Madrid, capable of building bridges between the gypsy tradition and new urban sounds. His career, marked by authenticity and the constant search for learning, has led him to collaborate with big names and to consolidate himself as a unique voice in the national flamenco scene. His music, rooted in the neighborhood and open to the world, reflects the evolution and vitality of 21st century flamenco.

Art Sheet: Piculabe

Artistic Style

Piculabe, stage name of Enrique Bermúdez, is a singer from Madrid who represents the new generation of flamenco. His style merges traditional flamenco singing with influences from ballads, pop, boleros and rumbas, bringing a fresh and urban personality to the genre. It stands out for its expressive voice, its ability to thrill and its link with the Madrid flamenco school, especially that of the neighborhoods of Pan Bendito and Carabanchel.

Biographical Summary

Born in 1981 in the neighborhood of Pan Bendito, Madrid, Enrique Bermúdez “Piculabe” began singing at the age of 7, surrounded by a family with a musical tradition: his father was part of the group “Roots Gitanas”. From a young age, Piculabe moved between the gypsy cult and the tablao, and was sponsored by artists such as El Negri and Paquete, who helped him take his first professional steps. His first album, “Camino y Tiempo”, came after a period of learning tablaos and collaborations with figures such as Tomatito and Jorge Pardo. He has recorded with Universal Music and has had the support of leading producers, establishing himself as one of the most personal voices in flamenco today.