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Carmen Amaya (2 November 1918 – 19 November 1963) occasionally known by the stage name La Capitana, was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is often hailed as "the greatest Flamenco dancer ever" [1] and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance."
CITY GUIDES: Besides the majestic Alhambra, Granada’s subtler charms of flamenco-filled caverns and a winding patchwork of medieval streets make it Spain’s most unique destination, says Paul ...
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FRANCISCO GUARDIA CONTRERAS, gypsy singer, known by the artistic name of CURRO ALBAICIN, was born in the Sacromonte neighbourhood, Granada, on 22 January 1948, into a family with a long flamenco tradition, "Los Cabreras", and grew up among the local artists Mario Maya, Manolete, Los Heredias, Los Habichuelas and Los Amayas.
Internationally-renowned dancer Farruquito will have the U.S. premiere of "Con-Cierto Flamenco." Encinias says El Pele, who is one of flamenco's greatest living singers, will perform a show.
UNM began a flamenco concentration of study in 1990 and began a guest artist, guest professor program in 2012, where expert flamenco dancers and choreographers teach UNM students, according to Coy.
El baile flamenco is known for its emotional intensity, proud carriage, expressive use of the arms and rhythmic stamping of the feet, unlike tap dance or Irish dance which use different techniques. As with any dance form, many different styles of flamenco have developed.
Flamenco dancer: Córdoba: 1969 - Vicente Espinel: Writer and musician of the Spanish Golden Age. Added the fifth string to the guitar: Ronda: 1550: 1624 Manuel de Falla: Composer of classical music: Cádiz: 1876: 1946 José Fernández Torres, aka Tomatito: Flamenco guitarist: Almería: 1958 - Lola Flores: Singer, dancer and actress: Jerez de ...