It's so easy to say, but it's true: Raul Midón is one of the greats. When he lost his eyesight shortly after birth, no one could have guessed that he would one day perform in front of a large audience. Today, the gifted musician fills the large halls of international festivals. Soul, jazz, flamenco – his style, which is shaped by many influences, does not fit into any pigeonhole. His songs and ballads touch and delight. His guitar playing is captivating. His piano playing is enchanting. He is a gifted percussionist. And as a virtuoso vocal acrobat who is no stranger to the sound of an instrument, he seems to have an entire orchestra in him anyway. Midón began his musical career as a background singer for various well-known pop artists, including Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin. The fact that it did not remain a career in secret is all too understandable with Midón's unmistakable, distinctive voice and his virtuoso guitar playing. The fact that it did not remain a career in secret is all too understandable with Midón's unmistakable, distinctive voice and his virtuoso guitar playing. His music has a harmonious, melodic combination of flamenco and jazz influences. His pieces seem to give the lie to the fact that only two hands are at work here.

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