# Death of flamenco singer Enrique Soto Barea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-flamenco-singer-enrique-soto-barea
> Updated: 2026-08-31T04:59:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Enrique Soto Barea, a prominent flamenco singer known as ‘Sordera’, has died at the age of 74. A member of a significant artistic dynasty from the Santiago neighborhood in Jerez, Soto began his professional career at age 16.

Throughout his career, he performed in renowned tablaos in Madrid and was highly regarded for his ability to accompany dancers, including notable figures such as Manuela Vargas, Cristina Hoyos, and Eva Yerbabuena. His passing has prompted a period of mourning within the local musical community.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Flamenco singer Enrique Soto Barea passes away

The flamenco community mourns the death of singer Enrique Soto Barea, while the On Fire Festival in Pamplona demonstrates the genre's expanding popularity in northern Spain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flamenco-singer-enrique-soto-barea-passes-away

### 2026-08-27: Enrique Soto ‘Sordera’, prominent flamenco singer, dies at 74

Renowned flamenco singer Enrique Soto ‘Sordera’ has died at age 74, leaving behind a significant legacy as a member of a major Jerez artistic dynasty.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enrique-soto-sordera-prominent-flamenco-singer-dies-at-74

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