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Yerai Cortés

Yerai Cortés, born Yerai Cortés Merino in Alicante in 1995, is a Spanish flamenco guitarist, producer, composer and actor. He is one of the most talked-about young names in flamenco.

Origins

He learned guitar from his family as a child and began his career in Madrid's tablaos, later working with C. Tangana on the Sin Cantar Ni Afinar tour. In 2024 he starred in the documentary La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés, directed by Antón Álvarez (C. Tangana).

The sound

His music pairs traditional flamenco guitar forms such as bulerías and tarantas with contemporary production and pop sensibility. He has worked with artists including La Tania, Chucho Valdés and Farruquito.

Legacy

"Los Almendros" from the documentary won the Goya Award for Best Original Song. His 2026 album POPULAR was nominated for Best Flamenco Album at the 2026 Latin Grammys.