Carmen Amaya
Actor, Musical Artist
1913 – 1963
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Who was Carmen Amaya?
Carmen Amaya was a flamenco dancer and singer, of Romani origin, born in the Somorrostro slum of Barcelona, Spain, Vila Olímpica nowadays.
She has been called "the greatest Spanish gypsy dancer of her generation". and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance".
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- Born
- Nov 2, 1913
Barcelona - Also known as
- Carmen Amaya Amaya
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Ethnicity
- Romani people
- Nationality
- Spain
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 19, 1963
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on July 23, 2013
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