Born in Marseille to an Andalusian-Romani family, Sébastien (Jean-Sébastien Abaldonato) began his career as a child prodigy.

: 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".

: It is characterized by acoustic guitar-driven rhythms known as Gipsy rumbas , a precursor to the style popularized by the Gipsy Kings .

: 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 .

: The track appears on the album C'Est la Vie (2017), which primarily features covers of Spanish-language classics alongside original tracks.

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 .