Since the album appeared in 1987 Sirocco de Paco de Lucía, that monumental tribute to the flamenco guitar, the joys of that classic LP, a tribute to the Chiclana beach of The BarrosaThey begin with a foot-stomping dance that has since become part of the history of flamenco contemporary. I remember, as soon as I heard it for the first time, quickly glancing at the credits where I could read the name of Juan RamirezThe precision of those feet is astonishing, as is the flamenco flair of the soleá's graceful rhythm that envelops the dance. cante And the way he played alegrías in that recording was impressive; no one was left indifferent by the rhythmic tapping of his feet by that dancer.
Today we lost this great artist, born in Mérida, raised in Seville, and who chose Alicante to make a living, whose fear of flying prevented his career alongside Chief Paco from taking off internationally as it deserved. He would be replaced by someone just like him, Manolito SolerAlthough he began his career as a flamenco singer as a child, with the change in his voice he turned to The call of dance, where he found his true flamenco vocation. He danced with the best, and the best allowed all the fans to savor his art. In '86 he won the Premio Pastora EmpireThe highest distinction in dance. We are left with the memory of her dancing and her 1999 album with the descriptive title More flamenco that the heelMay the great master rest in peace, and may the echo of his formidable feet resonate forever in the hearts of all who truly love. flamenco.
