José del Tomate
Almería
José Fernández "José del Tomate" was born in Almería into a family of artists. His father, Tomatito, and his great-grandfather, Miguel Fernández Cortés "El Tomate—have been an artistic inspiration for him. He acknowledges Sabicas and Paco de Lucía as influences, but above all, the person who has influenced him the most is his uncle "El Niño Miguel.“ "From a very young age, I lived in a flamenco environment at home, and guitars were always around me," says José, who at just 13 years old decided to follow in his family’s footsteps.
Like father, like son. José has known how to think carefully about each beat, he doesn't let himself be carried away by more or less passing fashions. He is inspired by what he has learnt, by the road he has travelled, which is already long enough, to project his own style and to express it in different touches that clearly reflect how a young man from Almeria conceives flamenco from the guitar today’, his trio perfectly exemplifies this.
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.