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Carmen Amaya: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Carmen Amaya? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Carmen Amaya
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Quick facts about Carmen Amaya

  • Full name: Carmen Amaya
  • Born: 1918-11-02
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q242023

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Who is Carmen Amaya?

Carmen Amaya Amaya (2 November 1918 – 19 November 1963), nicknamed La Capitana (English: The Captain) 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" and "the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance." She was the first female flamenco dancer to master footwork previously reserved for the best male dancers, due to its speed and intensity.

What nationality is Carmen Amaya?

Carmen Amaya is Spain.

When was Carmen Amaya born?

Carmen Amaya was born on 1918-11-02.

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