José del Tomate
Almería
José Fernández « José del Tomate » est né à Almería dans une famille d'artistes. Son père, Tomatito, et son arrière-grand-père, Miguel Fernández Cortés « El Tomate », ont été pour lui une source d'inspiration artistique. Il reconnaît l'influence de Sabicas et de Paco de Lucía, mais par-dessus tout, c'est son oncle « El Niño Miguel » qui l'a le plus marqué. « Dès mon plus jeune âge, j'ai vécu dans un environnement flamencopour lequel la guitare a toujours fait partie de mon quotidien », confie José, qui a décidé à l'âge de 13 ans seulement de suivre les traces de sa famille.
Telle père, tel fils. José a su analyser chaque temps avec soin, sans se laisser emporter par des modes plus ou moins passagères. Il s'inspire de ce qu'il a appris et du chemin qu'il a parcouru — déjà bien assez long — pour projeter son propre style et l'exprimer à travers différentes touches qui reflètent clairement la vision actuelle de la guitare flamenca par un jeune homme d'Almería, ce que son trio illustre à la perfection.
José del Tomate | Flamenco Guitar & International Vanguard
José Fernández Torres, known artistically as José del Tomate, represents both the virtuoso continuation and contemporary evolution of one of the most legendary dynasties in flamenco history. Born in Almería into flamenco royalty, he is the son of master guitarist Tomatito, great-grandson of Miguel Fernández Cortés "El Tomate," and nephew of the iconic Niño Miguel. From his earliest notes, José has honored this legacy while crafting an unmistakably personal artistic identity marked by harmonic sophistication, lightning compás, and an openness to global sounds.
From Classical Mastery to Modern Expression
Mentored by his father from childhood and inspired by touchstones such as Sabicas and Paco de Lucía, José del Tomate made his recording debut with Plaza Vieja (Universal Music). The album demonstrated an astonishing early maturity across bulerías, soleás, tarantas, and seguiriyas, pairing traditional concert guitar depth with modern, incisive phrasing.
After showcasing his sound across major international stages—including the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, Festival de Flamenco de Nîmes, Suma Flamenca in Madrid, and tours across Europe, the Americas, and Asia—José del Tomate is advancing his musical vision with a forthcoming studio album under Universal Music, channeling years of international touring and cross-genre exploration.
Global Reach: Collaborations with Karol G and Mainstream Artists
José del Tomate’s technical versatility and expressive phrasing have carried the flamenco guitar far beyond traditional concert halls, capturing the attention of leading global pop and urban artists:
Collaboration with Karol G:
The global superstar reached out directly to the guitarist after discovering his work. This partnership took José del Tomate to California to contribute authentic flamenco guitar to Karol G's project, featuring prominently on the track "Latina Foreva" from her album Tropicoqueta. Bringing the resonance of Almería's toque jondo to a mainstream Latin urban release exposed his guitar playing to millions of listeners worldwide.
Partnership with Lola Índigo:
José partnered with Spanish pop artist Lola Índigo for an acoustic reimagining of Alejandro Sanz's classic "Corazón Partío" for Universal Music, joining her on stage in Madrid to deliver a live performance that brought authentic flamenco touch to an arena format.
World Tours and Joint Stages:
Alongside leading his own ensemble, José regularly tours as second guitarist alongside Tomatito on major international circuits, sharing bills with classical, jazz, and world music luminaries worldwide.
Live Formats & Booking via Le Plato Prod
Le Plato Prod serves as the exclusive management and booking agency for José del Tomate, designing tailored performances for theaters, auditoriums, and major festivals:
José del Tomate Quartet / Quintet: A dynamic live performance featuring lead guitar, second guitar, percussion, cante (vocals), and palmas, bridging traditional palos with his contemporary repertoire.
Solo Guitar Recital: An intimate acoustic format exploring classical flamenco concert pieces with technical precision and emotional resonance.
Special Projects & Crossover Collaborations: Open to artistic residencies, collaborations with jazz soloists, and symphonic arrangements.