He recorded his first album in Madrid when he was 18.
He became famous in the 1970s after recording the bestselling album "Entre Dos Aguas". In 1975, he became the first flamenco musician to perform at Madrid's opera house Teatro Real.
He created his stage name in honor of his mother, Lucia Gomes.
Has two daughters, Antonia and Casilada, and a son, Curro.