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Antonio Mairena
AuthorBooks · Second hand1909-1983
Antonio Cruz García, known as Antonio Mairena, was a Spanish musician, who tried to rescue a type of flamenco, which he considered to be pure or authentic. He rescued or recreated a high number of songs that had been almost lost, and also published several books and articles to divulge his views on flamenco and flamenco history. He considered himself as heir to the art of Manuel Torre, the most classic flamenco singer from Jerez, and also acknowledged the influence of other masters like Tomás Pavón or Joaquín el de la Paula.
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Birth
1909
Death
1983
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Antonio Mairena was a fundamental figure in the history and preservation of flamenco.
Born in Mairena del Alcor, he adopted his hometown's name as his artistic identity.
Beyond his role as a singer, he stood out for his work as a writer specializing in the genre.
His work Las confesiones is a key piece for understanding his vision of flamenco art.
Throughout his life, he dedicated his career to the research and dissemination of the roots of cante.