RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico...

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Stu

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to KMMI77)

i can add nothing new, its all been said! im very sad! RIPx

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Guest

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

My condolences to all who knew and loved him either directly or through his Art.
And to us all who will miss him.
his music affirms life and will keep living.
Leyenda.

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henrym3483

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Guest)

one thing i've notice on facebook and through the foro is the surprising amount of people who have met morao in real life and what a down to earth, friendly and fun guy he was.

when I met him at the after show party in jerez, i had a chat saying i was a big aficionado of the jerez style, his music etc and he was kind enough to answer a few questions I had about his technique & the jerez style of playing. Most artists i've met don't like talking "shop" i.e music or technique after a show, but i think he saw the eagerness i had to understand a thing he loved and was willing to share his views.

its a tragic situation,...and simply put his shoes are too big to fill.

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Morante

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to henrym3483)

http://www.diariodecadiz.es/article/ocio/1040692/multitudinario/adios/moraito.html

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ralexander

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Well said, Henry - I've noticed the same regarding comments from people who were lucky enough to meet him. I never had the pleasure myself, but I'll treasure his contribution to flamenco until the end of my days.

Something I noticed about him from watching lots of interviews and documentary videos was his playful nature and zest for life. I found it very inspiring and refreshing to watch him savor a sip of sherry or carefully wash and prepare mushroom tapas for a roomful of close friends. Finding such pleasure with the simple things in life is the key to true happiness IMO.

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El_Tortuga

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

My first (and only) trip to Spain was in 1999 after my bandmates and I got funding to travel there. While we stayed mostly in Sevilla, we did get a chance to travel to Jerez. The reason why we went is because there was a major double-bill: Terremoto Hijo w/ Fernando Moreno, and Tomasa La Macanita w/ Moraito. It was an amazing show to say the least, and there's much to tell about the PA equipment failing LOL but I'll save that for another post.

So I guess there's one bright spot in this news: Moraito can jam again with Terremoto Hijo!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 11 2011 15:26:57

ralexander

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Hey Bob, thanks for sharing and welcome to the Foro! Hope to meet you in the near future.

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Don Dionisio

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From: Durham, NC

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Me quedo muy, muy triste, maestro mio.
Que descanse en paz...aaaaaaiiiiiiiiiaaaaaiiiiii
Tocaremos por siguiriyas en su honor, ole.

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jaggedsphere

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From: Ottawa/Toronto

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Well let's help a flamenco still living that needs help now.
I don't have much but I have $10.
Remember: Artists don't get benefits from their careers. But they DO contribute the same and arguably more to the world than the average 'covered' person.

Edit: It is helpful when making a statement like this one that you provide a LINK to what it is you are talking about...O/W people may think you are crazy...

Help Angelita Vargas.

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Don Dionisio

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Del Diario de Cadiz:
Para Sanlúcar, Moraíto era una de las figuras más relevantes del flamenco, “tanto por personalidad como por identidad familiar”. El guitarrista sanluqueño destacó que la familia de los ‘Morao’ “ha dejado una identidad que todos conocemos”, y asegura sentirse “muy afectado” por el fallecimiento de ‘Moraíto’, un tocaor con “una calidad humana poco corriente”, y al que hay que recordar “con el mayor respeto y cariño”.

(To Sanlucar, Moraito was one of the most outstanding figures in flamenco, "whether it was through his personality or his identity with his family." The guitarist from Sanlucar emphasized that the 'Morao' family "has left behind an identity that is known by all", and he affirms feeling "very affected" by the passing of 'Moraito", a guitarist with "a rare human nature", who should be remembered "with great respect and love".

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 11 2011 20:20:55

mrMagenta

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

This sad news makes it difficult to express myself in english... The way that he projected all of that nerve and personality through his playing has always been so inspiring to me, it's like watching something totally natural, fluid, and in its element. Flamenco is full of musicians that really know how to swing, but even in that crowd, he stands out. To me he will represent the embodiment of groove, and of being in the music.

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kudo

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

here is a bunch of Moraito videos, starting from when he was still a kid.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 12 2011 4:59:23

Donald

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Its all so sad so many of the greats have passed away in recent years. Its almost as though you could cross off half the figures in The Carlos Saura Flamenco video and others as well.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 13 2011 20:16:47

guido

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Sad news and great loss. Didn't know he was ill. Why do always the inspiring and humble persons have to go too early and all the dictators e.g. Kim Jong Il are given a longer life???Makes me angry...

guido

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zata

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to guido)

I wrote this obit a few hours after the terrible news began to circulate. Such a painful loss.

http://www.deflamenco.com/noticias/verArticuloi.jsp?codigo=FLA%7C3746

Estela

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henrym3483

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to zata)

very fitting tribute estela, i've passed by and had a beer in "el arco" across from moraito's home with the little guitar tile above the door.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 15 2011 20:16:57

zata

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to henrym3483)

The day Manuel died, I went to have a drink at the Arco and noticed the tile was no longer above the door. Instead a similar image was painted alongside. I wonder if someone pried off the tile for a souvenir, can't imagine any other explanation...

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Herve

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Young Moraito

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henrym3483

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to zata)

quote:

The day Manuel died, I went to have a drink at the Arco and noticed the tile was no longer above the door. Instead a similar image was painted alongside. I wonder if someone pried off the tile for a souvenir, can't imagine any other explanation...

that'd be downright weird if they did. thing thats puzzled me for the last few days is whos going to be jose merce's right hand man from here onwards, who's gonna step into the shoes of prob the most wanted and tasteful accompanist in spain?

when a man of morao's gifts passes away...in some respect the "greatness" of others is slightly diminished...he was the man who put the icing on the "cante cake"...i cant seem to think of any player who perfectly fitted and elevated so many cantaors and cantaora's voices to another level.

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zata

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to henrym3483)

quote:

who's gonna step into the shoes of prob the most wanted and tasteful accompanist in spain?

His son Diego has been filling in.

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dararith

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to zata)

Rest in Peace, Moraito Chico. Your music and beautiful elegance of accompaniment will live on in our memories.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 15 2011 23:11:25

Haithamflamenco

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to ralexander)

i JUST KNOW YESTERDAY,

i CRIED ALL NIGHT,

MORAITO IS LIKE A FATHER TO ME IN FLAMENCO,

my legend gone, I couldnt talk to any body all the day,

I was planing to visit Jerez to meet him, I wish that I knew that he was ill, i am so suprised,

I love him, and I respect him, moraito is the joy of flamenco is the fun the lugh,

I am not sure how the flamenco will be with out Morao,

My first step in spain will be to your grave, I promise, I always feel that your are a father to me, and I am your son,

rest in peace father, I will pray for you on every day, may god surround you with his mercy, and set you in his heaven,

I will miss you father

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changue

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

A wee reminder of happier days.

What a loss it must be for his family and friends. Terrible.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 16 2011 14:52:52

Arash

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

damned cancer...

RIP Maestro

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vuduchyld

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

Dammit....just heard about this today. Been on vacation and not near a computer. Sooooo sad...he was my first real favorite flamenco guitarist. Saw him last summer in Puebla de Cazalla, in fact.

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Martin

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Stu)

I'm just back from abroad, so only just found out. Great man and I loved his playing. He will be sadly missed

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Arash

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Arash)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 21 2011 18:59:24

Estevan

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 31 2011 20:01:16

Derek Woulds

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Moraito Chico passed away at the same time that I joined the forum. Being fairly new to Flamenco I did not know about him. I have viewed the videos that members have posted and apart from his technical skill the feeling of joy that comes through in his playing is wonderful. This is exactly the approach to playing that I find inspirational. He is gone but the joy in his music will inspire me as long as I live.

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