Tonino Carotone (born Antonio de la Cuesta on January 9, 1970 in Burgos, Spain) is a Spanish singer-songwriter. The majority of his childhood and adolescence were spent in Pamplona, Spain. Although Tonino has had a lifelong love for Italian music, he did not visit Italy until 1995 as part of the Spanish military service. In 2000, Tonino gained success in Italy shorty after releasing the single Me cago en el amor from his debut album Mondo difficile. In 2003 Tonino returned with yet another Italian inspired album, Senza Ritorno.

According Tonino's official website, his newest album is slated to be released in mid-November, which will be followed by a tour through Europe.

Other Works

Tonino Cartone and Manu Chao performed the theme song for Drew Carey's Green Screen Show, titled La Trampa.

In 2006, Tonino and writer Federico Traversa released a book titled Il Maestro dell’Ora Brava.

Previous to his solo work, Tonino formed part of the Pamplona based group Kojon Prieto y los Huajolotes, gaining a moderate following before disbanding in 1995.

Discography

Albums

• Senza Ritorno (Virgin, 2003)
• Mondo Difficile (Virgin, 1999)

Singles

• Me Cago en el Amor (Virgin, 1999)

Collaborations

• La Radiolina - Manu Chao (Virgin, 2007)
• Bahia Sound System - Compilation (2006)
• Malacabeza - Arpioni (Alternative, 2005)
• Buona Mista Social Ska! - Arpioni (Gridalo Forte Records, 2001)
• Los Guachos - Karamelo Santo (Benditas Producciones, 2001)
• Fuerza Volume 1 - Compilation (Virgin, 2000)
• Peret Rey de la Rumba - Compilation (Virgin, 2000)

Bibliography

• Tonino Carotone & Federico Traversa, Il Maestro dell’ora Brava, Genova, Chinaski Edizioni, 2006 (ISBN 8889966025)

External links

• Official Website (in Italian)
• Myspace Page
• Videos on YouTube

1970 birthsLiving peopleSpanish singer-songwriters

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