Jónatan Vera Granja (), known professionally as Canelita born in Algeciras (31 July 1989), is a Spanish flamenco singer. Coming from the ''barrio'' of
La Bajadilla
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, in
Algeciras, in the south of Spain. He was discovered by Spanish singer and guitarist
Manzanita, while recording an album titled "Homenaje al Chino". Canelita stands out for having grown up and performed in some of the same places where
Paco de Lucia, native of Algeciras himself, did as well. In his early years, he released songs such as ''Vivo Errante'' (2004) and ''Canelita por mi calle'' (2005). His album, ''Vuelvo'', released in November 2010, alternates traditional flamenco singing ballads and pop tunes, seeking to reach a mass audience. Canelita is mainly noted for his
fandangos and
bulerías, but can also sing
rumbas and
tangos. Canelita is considered one of the best flamenco artista of the moment. He has released albums with great hits such as "Saltaré", "Vuelvo", "A la orilla de tu boca".
His latest single, published in 2019, is called “Intentaré Olvidarte” featuring Moncho Chavea in the mix. In March 2020, he started to publish his songs with his record label, "Canelita Music S.L". Some his most successful songs have been "Báilame", "Juanito Juan" or "Ojalá Supiera".
Personal life
He has been associated with Spanish footballer
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos García (; born 30 March 1986) is a Spanish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national football team, Spain nationa ...
and they have recorded a song together, 'A quien le voy a contar mis penas, which featured on his album Soñaré.
References
External links
Official site
Flamenco singers
1989 births
Living people
People from Algeciras
21st-century Spanish singers
21st-century Spanish male singers
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