Toti Soler
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| Born | 7 June 1949 Vilassar de Dalt, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Genres | Flamenco, classical, blues, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Website | www |
Jordi Soler i Galí (born 7 June 1949), known by the stage name Toti Soler, is a Spanish guitarist, singer and composer,[1] member of cult groups Pic-Nic in the 1960s and Om in the 1970s. He had a classical training with influences of blues, jazz and flamenco. His compositions are noted for their poetic, sensitive qualities and often use extracts from poetry.
Jordi Soler i Galí was born on 7 June 1949 in Vilassar de Dalt, Barcelona.[1] He trained at the Conservatori Municipal de Música de Barcelona from 1965 and the Spanish Guitar Centre in London from 1969.[2] His blues influence was obtained from American blues musician Taj Mahal, whom he met in 1971, and his flamenco influence[3] was obtained from Diego del Gastor during a trip to Andalucia in 1972.[4]
