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Manolo & Lito

The G Y P S Y

Manolito The Gypsy

Award-Winning Flamenco Best Performer . 1988 & 1989

Authentic flamenco performances for luxury weddings, private events and international celebrations.

BIOGRAPHY

MANOLO
Lead guitar / vocals

Manolo, whose real name is Phillipe Bourgues, was born in Avignon, France. His dexterity and passion for flamenco guitar, made him into the protégé of world-famous flamenco guitarist « Manitas de Plata » (aka The Little Silver Hands).

Manitas became his mentor and together they shared stages performing and enchanting audiences. During the 1960s, Manitas De Plat, father of Gipsy Kings lead guitarist Tonino Baliardo and his cousin Jose Reyes, father of Gipsy Kings lead vocal singer Nicolas Reyes introduced the world in the gypsy rumba flamenco, performing in venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Manitas was always so impressed by Manolo’s lighting fast dexterity, talent, passion and experience with the guitar that he baptized him as « Manitas de Oro » (The Golden Hands).

LITO
Lead singer / guitar

Lito, whose real name is Joseph Cortes, was born in Avignon, France. From an early age he discovered that singing was deeply rooted in his soul. At age 15, he began to study professional guitar and singing.

ln 1993, Lito joined Chico, one of the original founders of the Gipsy Kings, and went on tour performing at myriad venues and concerts. Gipsy Kings lead vocalist and co-founder, Nicolas Reyes, is also a relative of Lito’s. He not only writes his own original songs, but also composes fabulous musical arrangements in his studio.

Throughout his career, Lito’s mesmerizing voice combined with his amazing stage persona, has earned him several music awards including Best Flamenco Vocalist in both 1988 & 1989. Together with Mano, they have travelled and toured around the world delighting audiences everywhere, from A-list celebrities to royals and monarchs, sitting Presidents and other Heads of State to name a few.

SELECTED PRIVATE EVENTS

Madonna . Prince Albert II of Monaco . Jennifer Lopez . Mick Jagger . President Bill Clinton . Bee Gees . ..

1,300 Boarding Passes Later

Popular around the world, guitar duo Manolito The Gypsy play a mix of Flamenco, Latin & World music. With more than 1,300 boarding passes collected throughout their career, Mano & Lito have spent decades travelling the world performing across Europe, the United States, South America and beyond. Their soulful gypsy style of music and rhythm is contagious, transporting audiences through a journey of dance, emotion and celebration. Based in southern France, Manolito The Gypsy perform at luxury weddings, private parties, corporate events and exclusive international celebrations, captivating audiences worldwide.