Diego del Morao
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Date of birth
Place of birth
Biography
Diego Moreno Jiménez was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1978 and it was his father who taught him to love the guitar - Moraíto Chico. Although he is a great follower of the Morao family school, Diego belongs to a saga that stands out because of their technique and sound. He has played with many artists despite being so young, and recently he has been playing regularly with Tomasa La Macanita.
Discography
1999 "Del Manzanares Al Guadalquivir" - Israel Paz "El Moñi" With Diego delMorao on Guitar (CD) Alía Discos ALIPCD 1
2010 "Orate" Warner Music Spain 2010 (LP and CD) Warner Music Spain 5249835701 - 5249835702
2014 "Vuelve El Flamenco" - Diego "El Cigala" With Diego del Morao on Guitar (Live) (CD) Cigala Music
2015 Antonio Reyes Diego del Morao – “Directo en el Círculo Flamenco deMadrid” (CD + booklet with information and photos) El Flamenco Vive
Further information
His made his professional debut accompanying La Macanita live. And, little by little, he has become one of the most sought after guitarists for accompanying Flamenco singers. La Macanita, José Mercé, Diego El Cigala, Niña Pastori and Diego Carrasco are just some of the artists who have frequently requested his "services" when touring.
The crucial year in his career was 2004, when he participated in therecording and live performances for records like "Confí de fuá" by José Mercé, "No hay quinto malo" by Niña Pastori and "La Rosa Blanca" by Montse Cortés.
Even Paco de Lucía used him when producing a record for the young Flamenco singer, LaTana, which was published in 2005. Since then he has released a numberof solo albums.
