| Maldito Ramirez | |
| Birth Name: | Francisco Ramírez |
| Birth Date: | 2 January 1984 |
| Birth Place: | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
Francisco Ramírez, artistically known as Maldito Ramírez, (born January 2, 1984, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) is an eclectic Canarian singer-songwriter,[1] between indie and fresh Canarian folk marked to the rhythm of timple.[2]
He was born on January 2, 1984, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He lived between the capital of Gran Canaria and the Salinetas. In his adolescence he was in a tribute group to Rage Against the Machine, developing his artistic side from an early age.
He studied psychology at the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca. He is a reference in the Canary Islands as a psychologist specialized in addiction and sexual therapy. He spent a decade living outside the Canary Islands, having a tour of the Peninsula, the Netherlands, Chile, Brazil and Argentina, where he was steeped in different musical styles along with experiences that inspired him for his musical creations.[3]
Maldito Ramírez released his debut album, Jack Barba , in July 2014. This album opens the doors for him to local circuit festivals (such as the Bioagaete festival, where he has performed on various occasions[4] [5] and NoSoloRock [6]) and international (WOMAD).[7] [8]
Some of his songs also become part of the B.S.O of the documentary Maresía.[9]
In July 2016, he released his second album, Turquesa . He has even made it to the top 40 list of ClickandRoll in October 2016, with the single Searching a mulata, which reaches the first position . [10]
He has given concerts on the PlayaViva route in the capital coast, and has many performances between the strings of his timple in both the Canary Islands and the Peninsula.[11] In 2017 he performed at the Lava Circular festival in El Hierro.[12] He has performed on various occasions at the Bioagaete festival. He has even performed at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City.