Pere Pubill Calaf (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈpeɾə puˈβiʎ kəˈɫaf]), known as Peret, (born on March 26, 1935 in Mataró) is a Catalan Spanish Romaní singer, guitar player and composer, and the main representative of Catalan Rumba. Peret is known for the song Borriquito, and he represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974[1] and performed at the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992. In 2001, Peret recorded an album of updated versions of his older songs, with guests including David Byrne.
Canta y sé feliz - single (Ariola, 1974)
Rumbas de oro (Divucsa, 1989)
No se pué aguantar (PDI, 1991)
Que disparen flores (PDI, 1995) now (Picap, 2008)
Jesús de Nazareth (PDI, 1996) now (Picap, 2008)
Sus grabaciones en Discophon (Blanco y Negro, 1998)
Rey de la Rumba (Narada World, 2001)
Que levante el dedo (K Industria, 2007)
Como me gusta (PDI) now (Picap, 2008)
Gitana Hechizera (PDI) now (Picap, 2008)
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mocedades with "Eres tú" |
Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 |
Succeeded by Sergio y Estíbaliz with "Tú volverás" |