Born in Marseille to an Andalusian-Romani family, Sébastien (Jean-Sébastien Abaldonato) began his career as a child prodigy.
: 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 Sebastien Chato - Soy
: In 2001, he reached a new audience playing Count Capulet in the hit musical Roméo et Juliette, de la haine à l'amour, where he was praised for the song "Avoir une fille". Born in Marseille to an Andalusian-Romani family, Sébastien
: 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 . : After initial success with flamenco rock in
: It is characterized by acoustic guitar-driven rhythms known as Gipsy rumbas , a precursor to the style popularized by the Gipsy Kings .
: He continues to release music that honors his heritage, including the 2022 tribute album Chante Iglesias and the 2025 release Racines .
"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"