La Niña de los Peines: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. 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. Both brothers, Pastora and Tomás, together with singer Manuel Torre, were the inspiring models for the next generation of singers like Antonio Mairena, Pepe de la Matrona or Fosforito, who led the movement towards the revival of traditional forms in the decades of the 1950s-1970s.
Quick facts about La Niña de los Peines
- Full name: La Niña de los Peines
- Born: 1890-02-10
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q447571
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Who is La Niña de los Peines?
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.
What nationality is La Niña de los Peines?
La Niña de los Peines is Spain.
When was La Niña de los Peines born?
La Niña de los Peines was born on 1890-02-10.
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