Yerai Cortés

Phenomenom brings fresh energy to the flamenco guitar tradition.
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“Yerai Cortés makes his guitar sound like a full orchestra,” wrote Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant after his impressive debut at the Flamenco Biënnale Nederland 2023. Now, the virtuoso returns to the Netherlands for a solo recital celebrating his recently released debut album: La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés. Cortés is one of the leading talents of a new generation of flamenco guitarists. His style is rooted in the classical gitano tradition, passed down by his father and first teacher.

With his unique soniquete (swing), he makes the flamenco guitar tradition, el toque, both contemporary and timeless. Cortés isn’t afraid to push beyond the boundaries of flamenco: he has collaborated with Cameroonian bassist Richard Bona and toured major Spanish arenas with rapper C. Tangana. That collaboration also led to a documentary, titled La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés, which will be screened during the festival.
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Yerai Cortés guitar/compositions, Harto Rodriguez sound effects

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