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Carmen Linares
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Carmen Pacheco Rodríguez (Born in 1951 in Linares, Jaén), better known by her stage name Carmen Linares, is a Spanish flamenco singer.

She belongs a generation of flamenco artists along with Paco de Lucía, Camarón, Enrique Morente, Jose Mercé, Manolo Sanlúcar and Tomatito and she is considered a flamenco legend. Carmen Linares has carved out a place for herself in contemporary Spanish musical culture. She was awarded Spain's Premio Nacional de Música for interpretation in 2001. In 2022 she received the Princess of Asturias Award in the category "Arts".

Quick facts about Carmen Linares

  • Full name: Carmen Linares
  • Born: 1951-02-25
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q447989

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Who is Carmen Linares?

Carmen Pacheco Rodríguez (Born in 1951 in Linares, Jaén), better known by her stage name Carmen Linares, is a Spanish flamenco singer. She belongs a generation of flamenco artists along with Paco de Lucía, Camarón, Enrique Morente, Jose Mercé, Manolo Sanlúcar and Tomatito and she is considered a flamenco legend.

What nationality is Carmen Linares?

Carmen Linares is Spain.

When was Carmen Linares born?

Carmen Linares was born on 1951-02-25.

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