El Chocolate


El Chocolate was a Flamenco singer from Seville. He was one of the stars of Carlos Saura's film Flamenco.

Background

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

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.

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.

Partial discography