María Toledo

María Toledo is an icon of contemporary Flamenco. She is the first woman in flamenco history to sing while accompanying herself on the piano. Starting from flamenco’s essence and purity, she unleashes her innovative approach, which she displays with tangos and bulerías rhythms. Critics have consistently praised her artistic qualities, noting both her vocal talent and her exceptional piano performance skills. She has a degree in law, in addition to graduating from the Conservatory of Music.

She has released seven albums, and her latest, Vincente (2023) reached number one in worldwide iTunes album sales in Spain, a feat she has achieved with her previous albums as well. She has received six Latin Grammy award nominations, including “Album of the Year” and “Best flamenco music album”. She has received numerous awards, including the Novel Award at the Cante de Las Minas International Festival, First Prize at the Biennial of Cadiz and Prize for Cantes de Compás at Mairena del Alcor.

Maria Toledo has performed Manuel de Falla’s El amor brujo more than any other flamenco singer. She has performed at major venues worldwide such as the Konzerthaus in Berlin, the Barbican in London, the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, the Filarmónica in Paris, the Symphony Hall in Birmingham, The Queen’s Hall in Scotland and Auditorium Rainier III in Montecarlo, accompanied by prestigious orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestre national de Cannes.