Javier Ruibal
(full name Francisco Javier Ruibal de Flores Calero
) (born May 15, 1955) is a Spanish musician and songwriter.
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Biography
Javier Ruibal was born in
El Puerto de Santa María, province of
Cadix in southern Spain. His first album, called
Duna
, was released in 1983. He is highly considered for his vocal talents and for blending different music styles such as
flamenco,
jazz and
Maghreb music and developing a personal brand.
[1]
He plays the
guitar and is usually accompanied by another guitar player, first
Antonio Toledo and since around 2000 the
gypsy Tito Alcedo, and occasionally by more musicians like
John Parsons,
Jorge Pardo or
Chano Domínguez. He has frequently played outside Spain; including
Algeria,
England,
West Bank and
New York.
Ruibal has composed music for several other Spanish artists and famous singers such as
Ana Belén or
David Broza have sung his compositions. He also appeared on stage together with artists as
Pablo Milanés,
Joaquín Sabina or
Carlos Cano.
[2]
In 2007, he was awarded the Medal of Andalusia by the autonomous government of
Andalusia. In 2009, he was chosen to give the opening address of the Cadix
Carnaval celebration.
[3]
Works
- Duna
(1983, Hispavox)
- Cuerpo Celeste
(1986, Ariola)
- La Piel De Sara
(1989, Ariola)
- Pensión Triana
(1994, Discos Lollipop)
- Contrabando
(1997, PDI)
- Las Damas Primero
(2001, 18 Chulos)
- Sáhara
(2003, World Music Network)
- Lo Que Me Dice Tu Boca
(2005, 18 Chulos)
References
- World Music Central
- Junta de Andalucía
- Cadix' Mayor Office