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Pau Donés
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Pau Donés in 2017
Background information
Birth name Pau Donés Cirera
Born (1966-10-11)11 October 1966
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Died 9 June 2020(2020-06-09) (aged 53)
Naut Aran, Catalonia, Spain
Genres Rock, pop-rock, flamenco rock
Years active 1981–2020

Pau Donés Cirera (11 October 1966 – 9 June 2020) was a Spanish songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist of the Barcelona-based band Jarabe de Palo (also named "Jarabedepalo").

Biography

Donés grew up in Barcelona. He got his first guitar when he was 12 years old. Alongside his brother Marc, Pau Donés set up his first band: J. & Co. Band, and later on: Dentaduras Postizas. Donés split his schedule between performing concerts locally, working as an advertising agent, and studying economics.

In 1996, Donés formed Jarabe de Palo. Their debut album, La Flaca, became a commercial success in Spain after being featured in a TV advertisement. In 2008, he founded his own record company, Tronco Records.

In 2017, he published the book and double disc 50 palos coinciding with his 50th birthday. The album's release was accompanied by a tour of Spain and the United States. In 2018, he released a live album with the Costa Rican Philharmonic Orchestra, entitled Jarabe Filarmónico. In May 2020, his band released a new album titled Tragas o escupes. It was initially set for release in September 2020.

Personal life and health

Donés had a daughter named Sara, but was absent for much of her childhood because of his touring commitments.

On 1 September 2015, Donés cancelled all upcoming concerts following an operation for his colorectal cancer.

On 5 April 2016, Donés announced on Twitter that he had recovered from his illness. However, he had a relapse a year later. He died from cancer on 9 June 2020, aged 53.

Discography

  • 1996 - La flaca
  • 1998 - Depende
  • 2001 - De vuelta y vuelta
  • 2003 - Bonito
  • 2004 - 1 m²
  • 2007 - Adelantando
  • 2009 - Orquesta reciclando
  • 2011 - ¿Y ahora qué hacemos?
  • 2012 - Como un Pintor
  • 2014 - Somos
  • 2015 - Tour Americano 14-15 (CD/DVD)
  • 2018 - Jarabe Filarmónico
  • 2020 - Tragas o Escupes

Compilations

  • 2003 - ¿Grandes éxitos?
  • 2004 - Colección "Grandes"
  • 2005 - Completo, incompleto
  • 2006 - Edición 10º aniversario "La Flaca"

See also

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