José El Francés

José El Francés is a key figure in the renewal of flamenco, recognized for his ability to unite the gypsy tradition with pop and Latin sounds. His voice, his charisma and his talent as a composer have consolidated him as one of the references of flamenco fusion in Spain, with a career that spans more than three decades and a lasting influence on Spanish popular music.

Artistic Profile: José El Francés

Artistic Style

José El Francés is a pioneering artist in the fusion of flamenco with pop and Latin influences, creating a personal and contemporary sound. Their music combines the depth and gypsy echo of traditional flamenco with pop structures and arrangements, achieving a unique mix of root and modernity. Throughout his career, he has evolved from a purer flamenco to a flamenco style, open to international collaborations and sounds.

Biographical Summary

José Rodríguez Vázquez, known artistically as José El Francés, was born in Montpellier (France) in 1971, to a gypsy emigrant family. Since childhood, he was surrounded by flamenco, and at the age of 14 he moved to the neighborhood of San Blas, in Madrid, where he began to compose and forge his musical career. His great reference was Camarón de la Isla, to whom he even dedicated some tanguillos that Camarón himself recorded on his latest album.

In 1992, sponsored by Pepe de Lucía, he debuted with the album “The Streets of San Blas”. His dedication came with “Alma” (1999), which included the hit “I don't want you to want” anymore and won the Amigo Award for Best Flamenco Album, in addition to reaching number one on the charts. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists such as Niña Pastori, Vicente Amigo, Ketama and Laura Pausini, and has published outstanding works such as “Playing Love” (2002), “Water of Hope” (2004) and “Today I'm Happy” (2017). His personal life was marked by legal difficulties, but he always maintained his commitment to music and the authenticity of his art.