Jesus Montoya

   Jesus Montoya was born in Seville, Spain in 1966 into one of the oldest Gypsy musical families in Spain.   Jesus began his career as a Flamenco singer, guitar player and dancer, by the age of seven Jesus was highly regarded throughout his village of Andalucia, Spain, where he was given the nickname “El Rey del Fandango,” by the age of thirteen Jesus began touring worldwide.  

Jesus Montoya is the artistic director of the widely respected Flamenco performance company  “Montoya Flamenco Dance and Music Company” which is an 11 member company of distinguished Flamenco artists and dancers which are internationally known for producing some of the most authentic and exciting Flamenco shows available.

   Jesus Montoya was featured as the voice of Riuz Alonzo in the production and recording of “Ainadamar Fountain of Tears,” which is a double winner of the 2007 Grammy Awards for the “Best Classical Contemporary Composition,” and “Best Opera recording.”  Cementing Jesus’ place as a Classical and Flamenco artist, dancer and performer.