Jésus Méndez was born on the 14th of January 1984 in a gipsy family from Jerez de la Frontera. He descends from one of the numerous well-known flamenco families that can be found in Jerez. The best-known representant of the Méndez family is Francisca Méndez Garrido, better known as “La Paquera de Jerez”, the flamenco legend who died earlier this year. Jésus is said to be one of the greatest young talents from the Andalusian flamenco scene. His style is typically Jeresian, in other words he is really strong in the festive styles such as Bulerias, but also astonishing in the changeover to the more serious palos as there are Seguiriyas and Soleares. Jésus Méndez now is a much sought-after artist already. He made his first steps in the international scene as a singer with the Gerardo Nuñez company, an artist he still frequently works with. Furthermore he also shared the stage with such grand names as Jose Merce, El Torta, Terremoto, Capullo, Rancapino and Fernando de la Morena. Last week he even was invited at the prestigious Jerez festival Fiesta de la Buleria, along with all the greatest names of his home town.