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Carmen Amaya
Spanish flamenco dancer and singer (1918–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carmen Amaya (2 November 1918 – 19 November 1963) was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Born | Carmen Amaya Amaya 2 November 1918 Somorrostro, Barcelona, Spain |
Died | 19 November 1963 (aged 45) Begur, Spain |
Other names | La Capitana |
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Years active | 1924-1963 |
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Height | 4'11 |
Spouse | Juan Antonio Agüero González (married 1952-) |
Relatives | La Chunga (cousin) |
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She is often hailed as "the greatest Flamenco dancer ever"[1] and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance."[2] She was the first female flamenco dancer to master footwork previously reserved for the best male dancers, due to its speed and intensity. She sometimes danced in high-waisted trousers as a symbol of her strong character.