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José Jiménez “El Bocadillo”

Bailaor (Dancer)

Born into a family of artists, he began his career in flamenco at a very young age in a natural way, without premeditation. In spite of his youth, he obtains an unquestionable recognition from the greatest flamenco artists, who affirm that the professional career of "El Bocadillo" is an example of skill, ability and artifice.

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Biography

“El Bocadillo” was born in Madrid on September 3, 1988 surrounded by his gypsy family, from whom he learned Flamenco as a way of life.

José Ramón Jiménez received his first lessons as a child with Maruja Palacios.

He continues his training in the same house with teachers of the stature of Maria Magdalena, Güito, La China, Antonio and Manual Reyes, Nino de Los Reyes, making special mention in Alfonso Losa, which he considers absolute reference for his dance.

In a natural way begins to see him regularly in some of the best tablaos in the capital of Madrid: Casa Patas, Cardamomo, Cafe De Chinitas, etc..

He begins to open a niche in the capital and to share the stage with artists such as Niño de los Reyes, Paloma Fantoba, Gema Moneo, Irene La Sentío, Alejandro Granados or his father Jose Jimenez “El BOCADILLO” “among others.

This push allows him to travel to different cities of the country, opening his artistic panorama, until making the international leap in Paris.

Rhythmic and cradle artist. Able to combine his facet of dancer with the singing and percussion.

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Madrid has dozens of fine tablaos (flamenco venues), but there’s only one Cardamomo.

All the spontaneity and raw passion of flamenco thrives here in this dark, smoky bar where a knowledgeable crowd gathers for live performances many weeknights from around 10.30pm. It’s all about a cantaor (flamenco singer) and guitar maestro, and this evocation of flamenco’s Andalusian roots ensures that…

— The Guardian

Fantastic show!

“Our first flamencoshow, and we were really blown away! Very intense and fascinating. We highly recommend it. A small, intimate place with very friendly staff. We only had drinks, but the food looked really nice.”

— Bobr12, TripAdvisor

El mejor flamenco en Madrid

“El mejor flamenco en Madrid. Yo los he visto todos por cuestiones profesionales y es la primera vez que uno me gusta y me impacta. por primera vez he visto un espectáculo de flamenco para todo el mundo, no dirigido a turistas. Paloma Fantova soberbia y Kelian…

— Luisiramos, TripAdvisor
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