Antonio Carmona facts for kids
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Antonio Carmona
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| Birth name | Antonio Carmona Amaya |
| Born | 21 May 1965 Granada, Spain |
| Genres | New flamenco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Associated acts | Ketama |
Antonio Carmona Amaya, born on May 21, 1965, is a famous Spanish singer. He is known for his amazing flamenco music. Flamenco is a special type of Spanish music with singing, guitar, and dancing. Antonio also has French nationality. He became well-known in the early 1980s as a member of a band called Ketama. This group played a cool mix of flamenco and other music styles.
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His Time with Ketama
Antonio Carmona joined Ketama in the early 1980s. He became the main singer of the group. His brother, Juan José Carmona Amaya, also known as "El Camborio," played with him. Their cousin, José Miguel Carmona Niño, or "Josemi," was also part of the band. Together, they created a unique sound that blended flamenco with other music genres.
Starting a Solo Career
After Ketama broke up in 2004, Antonio Carmona started his own music career. He released his first solo album, Vengo Venenoso, in 2006. This album featured collaborations with other popular artists like La Mala Rodriguez, Juanes, and Alejandro Sanz.
In 2011, he released his next album, De Noche. This album included a popular song called "El Camino De Los Sueños," which featured the singer Nelly Furtado. He also worked with Spanish singer Concha Buika on this album. In 2017, he released another album called Obras Son Amores.
Antonio Carmona as an Actor
Besides singing, Antonio Carmona has also appeared in a few movies.
- In 1988, he was in a film called Berlín Blues.
- He had a main role in the 1997 movie Go for Gold! alongside Portuguese actress Maria de Medeiros.
- In 2000, he acted in the film Gitano, which means Gipsy in English.
Eurovision Song Contest
In 1996, Antonio Carmona wrote a song called "¡Ay, qué deseo!" This song was chosen to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. Another singer, Antonio Carbonell, performed the song during the contest.
Big Music Collaborations
In 2017, Antonio Carmona joined many famous Spanish singers for a special song. He collaborated with Alejandro Sanz, Pablo Alborán, David Bisbal, and Manuel Carrasco. Other international artists like Juanes and Shakira also took part. The song was called "Y, ¿Si Fuera Ella?". It became very popular and reached number one on the Spanish Singles Chart.
Discography
- Solo albums
- Vengo Venenoso (2006)
- De Noche (2011)
- Obras Son Amores (2017)
Filmography
- 1988: Berlín Blues
- 1997: Go for Gold! as Quillo
- 2000: Gitano (English title Gipsy) as Romero
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Carmona para niños
