El Chocolate

El Chocolate (Antonio Núñez Montoya, 4 May 1931 – 19 June 2005[1]) was a Flamenco singer from Seville. He was one of the stars of Carlos Saura's film Flamenco.

For other uses, see Chocolate (disambiguation).
El Chocolate
Birth nameAntonio Núñez Montoya
OriginSeville
GenresFlamenco
Occupation(s)Singer

Background

Montoya was born in Jerez de la Frontera and was related to the Montoya clan. He grew up in Seville.[2]

Career

He appeared in the film Los Torantos and recorded music with Niño Ricardo and Melchor de Marchena.

Recognition

He was awarded the second Giraldillo del Cante award in 2002.[2]

Death

He was supposed to perform in July 2005 at the 40th Caracol Festival de Flamenco in Lebrija, but cancelled because of his ailing health. He died in Seville on 19 July of cancer in his home in Seville.[3]

Partial discography
  • Antonio Núñez 'El Chocolate' (Belter, 1968)
  • Mano a Mano El Chocolate/ Fosforito (Belter 1970)
  • Antonio Núñez 'El Chocolate' (Trama, 1977)
  • Los Cantes de El Chocolate (SAEF, 1980)
  • 50 Años de Flamenco, 1935–1985 (Olympo, 1985)
  • Los Cantes de El Chocolate (Perfil, 1986)
  • El Chocolate, Maestros del Cante (Hispavox, 1987)
  • El Chocolate, Maestros del Flamenco (Hispavox, 1988)
  • Antonio Núñez 'El Chocolate', Flamenco de Hoy (Coliseum, 1990)
  • Si Yo Volviera a Nacer (Senador, 1996)
  • Mis 70 años con el Cante (Palo Nuevo/Muxxic, 2001)

References
  1. http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2005/07/20/obituarios/1121846694.html
  2. Bryant, Tony. "Famous Flamenco Musicians, El Chocolate | Flamenco in Andalucia | Andalucia.com". www.andalucia.com. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  3. "Flamenco Legend El Chocolate Dies at 75 | World Music Central.org". Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  • Pohren, Donn: Lives and Legends of Flamenco (Society of Spanish Studies, 1988)
  • World Music Central
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