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About Camarón de la Isla
Only a few musicians have significantly altered the sound of their genre. On that small list is the flamenco singer Camaron de la Isla. He revitalized a long-standing custom, bringing flamenco into the 20th century and beyond.
Career
Prior to his illustrious collaboration with Paco de Lucia, he began his career in Cadiz, where he performed at venues like La Venta de Vargas alongside his lifelong companion Rancapino, another renowned figure in the cante industry.
With the flamenco group of Miguel de los Reyes, he is said to have had his first professional performance at the La Taverna Gitana in Málaga. At the age of sixteen, he won the top honor at the 1V Festival de Cante Jondo.
He met Paco de Luca while working at Tablao Torres Bermejas; and between 1969 and 1977, they collaborated on nine albums. He collaborated with flamenco guitarist Tomatito since Paco de Luca's solo concerts took up more of his time.
Personal Life
Dolores Montaya, who was 16 when they wed, was the mother of their four children. Due to his smoking and drug usage, his health deteriorated.
Cruz succumbed to lung cancer in 1992 in Badalona, Spain. As per his wishes, he was laid to rest in a Catholic ceremony at the San Fernando Cemetery.
Award
He was posthumously given the "Llave de Oro del Cante," by the Junta de Andaluca's Ministry of Culture on December 5, 2000.
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F.A.Q. about Camarón de la Isla
When is his birthday?
Camarón de la Isla's birthday is on December 5, 1950.
In how many days is his birthday?
Camarón de la Isla's birthday is in 302 days
How old was Camarón de la Isla when he died?
He was 41 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 2, 1992.
How old would he be today?
Camarón de la Isla would be 74 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Camarón de la Isla from?
He was born in Cádiz, Spain.