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José Monje Cruz (5 December 1950 – 2 July 1992), better known by his stage name Camarón de la Isla, was a Spanish Romani flamenco singer. Considered one of the all-time greatest flamenco singers, he was noted for his collaborations with Paco de Lucía and Tomatito, and the three of them were of major importance to the revival of flamenco in the second half of the 20th century.
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."
Hispavox, a Spanish record label, released Antología del Cante Flamenco in 1956; the recording's collection of most all of the greatest flamenco singers was very popular. In 1956, the first national cante jondo competition was held in Cordoba , followed by a Chair of Flamencology being established at Jerez in 1958.
In 1986 he won the Córdoba National Competition (Concurso Nacional de Arte Flamenco de Córdoba). In 2010 he received the Medalla de Andalucía for his merits as a flamenco singer. [2] In 2013 José Mercé's album Mi única llave was nominated for the Grammy Latinos in the category "Best Flamenco Album". [2]
Ana Belén (born 1951), singer and actress; David Bisbal (born 1979), singer-songwriter; Miguel Bosé (born 1956), pop singer; Nino Bravo (1944–1973), singer; Camarón de la Isla (1950–1992), flamenco singer, real name José Monje Cruz; Luz Casal (born 1958), pop singer; Estrellita Castro (1908–1983), singer and actress; Montse Cortés ...
Pastora Pavón Cruz, known as La Niña de los Peines (10 February 1890 – 26 November 1969), is considered the most important woman flamenco singer of the 20th century. [1] She was a sister of singers Arturo Pavón and Tomás Pavón, also an important flamenco singer, and aunt to Arturo Pavón, the first flamenco pianist.
Silverio Franconetti (1875) Silverio Franconetti y Aguilar, also known simply as Silverio (June 10, 1831 – May 30, 1889) was a singer and the leading figure of the period in flamenco history known as The Golden Age, which was marked by the creation and definition of most musical forms or palos, the increasing professionalization of flamenco artists, and the shift of center from private ...