Rita la Cantaora
Spanish singer (1859–1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rita Giménez García, most commonly known as Rita la Cantaora (1859 in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz – 1937 in Zorita del Maestrazgo, Castellón), was one of the most famous Spanish singers of flamenco in her time due to her performances in cafés cantantes, places where flamenco artists used to play music live.[1]
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Birth name | Rita Giménez García |
Also known as | Rita la Cantaora |
Born | 1859 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |
Died | (1937-06-29)29 June 1937 (aged 78 years) Zorita del Maestrazgo, Spain |
Genres | Flamenco |
Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer |
Instrument(s) | Voice |
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