# Rafael de Utrera

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Spanish flamenco singer (born 1973)

Rafael de Utrera Born Rafael Usero (1973-07-14) 14 July 1973 (age 52) Utrera, Spain Genres Flamenco, Jazz, Blues Occupation singer Years active 1990–present Website www.rafaeldeutrera.com (in Spanish)

Musical artist

**Rafael Usero** (born 14 July 1973) is a [Spanish](/source/Spanish_language) [flamenco singer](/source/Cante_flamenco) more commonly known of his stage name **Rafael de Utrera**.

## Biography

### Early life and Career

Born in [Utrera](/source/Utrera), Rafael de Utrera began singing flamenco at a young age with the influence of his father, who owned a flamenco club in their hometown of [Utrera](/source/Utrera). At the age of ten, Rafael had already performed around Andalucia with his brother. Rafael became more well known in the world of flamenco in the year 1997 when famous Spanish flamenco dancer [Cristina Hoyos](/source/Cristina_Hoyos) invited him to join her cast on her world tour.[1] In 2000, Rafael's abilities as a singer gained more recognition when he was a finalist in the singing competition [the XI Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla](/source/Festival_Bienal_Flamenco). Briefly after, in 2001, Rafael de Utrera made his final breakthrough when [Paco de Lucía](/source/Paco_de_Luc%C3%ADa) himself asked Rafael to accompany his world tour in Europe, Japan, and America.[2]

Since then, Rafael has been touring frequently around Europe and North America. He has collaborated on albums with artists such as [José Mercé](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Merc%C3%A9), José Antonio Rodríguez, Niño de Pura, the documentary of the life of Paco de Lucia, [Vicente Amigo](/source/Vicente_Amigo)'s latest album with [Alejandro Sanz](/source/Alejandro_Sanz), [Enrique Morente](/source/Enrique_Morente), and [Niña Pastori](/source/Ni%C3%B1a_Pastori). The most recent collaboration was with the [Netherlands Metropole Orchestra](/source/Metropole_Orchestra) under the direction of [Vince Mendoza](/source/Vince_Mendoza) where he recorded a live album called "Proyecto Lorca".[3][4]

At the moment, Rafael is performing with the guitarist Vicente Amigo and his cast including his wife, flamenco dancer Carmen Lozano.

## Discography

Year Title Label 2012 TBA Studiotrece

### Collaborated acts

Year Title Artist Label 2002 Pozo y Caudal Niño de Pura Senador 2007 Córdoba... En el tiempo. José Antonio Rodríguez Universal 2008 A Contratiempo Paco Escobar Autoproducción 2009 Paseo De Gracia Vicente Amigo Sony BMG 2009 EL VIENTO – THE GARCÍA LORCA PROJECT Vince Mendoza & The Metropole Orchestra ACT Music

### DVD

Year Title Artist 2008 Córdoba en el tiempo. en vivo. José Antonio Rodríguez

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## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** *deflamenco.com*, "[http://www.deflamenco.com/artistas/ver.jsp?codigo=175](http://www.deflamenco.com/artistas/ver.jsp?codigo=175)", 28. 7. 2011

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** *flamenco-world.com*, "["Flamenco - World.com / Rafael de Utrera, flamenco singer"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110927092536/http://www.flamenco-world.com/artists/deutrera/deutrera.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.flamenco-world.com/artists/deutrera/deutrera.htm) on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2011.", 29. 7. 2011

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** *deflamenco.com*, "[http://www.deflamenco.com/noticias/verArticuloi.jsp?codigo=FLA%7C951](http://www.deflamenco.com/noticias/verArticuloi.jsp?codigo=FLA%7C951)", 28. 7. 2011

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** *flamenco-world.com*, "["Archived copy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110927092545/http://www.flamenco-world.com/tienda/autor/rafael-de-utrera/690/). Archived from [the original](http://www.flamenco-world.com/tienda/autor/rafael-de-utrera/690/) on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_archived_copy_as_title))", 1. 8. 2011

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** *flamenco-world.com*, "[https://www.deflamenco.com/tiendaflamenco/index.jsp?tipoproducto=D](https://www.deflamenco.com/tiendaflamenco/index.jsp?tipoproducto=D)"

## External links

- [rafaeldeutrera.com Official Homepage](http://www.rafaeldeutrera.com/)

- [flamenco-world.com Rafael de Utrera's profile](https://web.archive.org/web/20110927092545/http://www.flamenco-world.com/tienda/autor/rafael-de-utrera/690/)

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