: After initial success with flamenco rock in Spain, he became a major romantic star in France during the 1980s with hits like Je l'aime .
Born in Marseille to an Andalusian-Romani family, Sébastien (Jean-Sébastien Abaldonato) began his career as a child prodigy.
: The track appears on the album C'Est la Vie (2017), which primarily features covers of Spanish-language classics alongside original tracks.
"Soy" is a Spanish-language track by the French-Romani singer and guitarist , released in 2017 as part of his album C'Est la Vie . The song reflects his signature blend of Gipsy rumba and romantic balladry, a style he helped pioneer in the late 1970s and 1980s. Key Features of "Soy"
: Like much of his work, "Soy" (meaning "I am" in Spanish) is a personal, rhythmic exploration of identity and emotion, delivered with the "Latin crooner" vocal style he adopted later in his career. About the Artist: Sébastien El Chato
You can find the track and his broader discography on streaming platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music .
: He continues to release music that honors his heritage, including the 2022 tribute album Chante Iglesias and the 2025 release Racines .