Jose Soto

José Soto “Sorderita” is a key figure in the renewal of flamenco, recognized for his talent as a guitarist, singer and composer, and for his essential role in the creation and development of the new flamenco with Ketama. His legacy encompasses both the preservation of the gypsy tradition and the openness to new sounds, consolidating him as one of the most influential and respected artists in contemporary flamenco.

Artistic Profile: José Soto “Sorderita”

Artistic Style

José Soto “Sorderita” is a fundamental artist in the evolution of contemporary flamenco, especially recognized for his pioneering role in the so-called “new flamenco” or flamenco fusion. His style integrates the gypsy flamenco tradition with influences from pop, jazz, Latin music and international sounds, achieving an innovative and open proposal. As a guitarist, singer, composer and producer, Sorderita has stood out for his versatility and his ability to build bridges between classical flamenco and new musical trends.

Biographical Summary

José Soto Barea, known as “Sorderita”, was born in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) in 1961, into a prestigious gypsy family of artists: he is the son of the singer El Sordera and brother of Vicente, Enrique and the singer Lela Soto. He grew up in Madrid, where he began his professional career. In the early 80s, he was a founding member of the group Ketama together with Ray Heredia and Juan José Carmona “El Camborio”, becoming one of the main promoters of the new flamenco in Spain. With Ketama, he recorded fundamental albums and participated in the explosion of flamenco fusion, before starting his solo career after leaving the group in the 90s. Since then, Sorderita has developed a career as a solo artist, composer and producer, collaborating with numerous artists and remaining active in the national and international flamenco and music scene.