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 talented Spanish singer. He is known for his flamenco music style. Antonio also holds French nationality.
In the early 1980s, Antonio became part of a Spanish music group called Ketama. This band was famous for mixing flamenco with other music styles, creating "flamenco-fusion." Antonio became the main singer of Ketama. His brother, Juan José Carmona Amaya, and his cousin, José Miguel Carmona Niño, were also in the band.
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Antonio's Solo Music Career
After Ketama broke up in 2004, Antonio Carmona started his own music journey. He released his first solo album, Vengo Venenoso, in 2006. This album was a big step in his career as a solo artist.
More Albums and Collaborations
In 2011, Antonio released another album called De Noche. This album featured a song called "El Camino De Los Sueños" with the singer Nelly Furtado. He also worked with other Spanish singers like Concha Buika. Antonio has also collaborated with famous artists such as La Mala Rodríguez, Juanes, and Alejandro Sanz.
In 2017, Antonio released his album Obras Son Amores. He also joined many other Spanish and international singers for a special song. This song, "Y, ¿Si Fuera Ella?", included artists like Alejandro Sanz, Pablo Alborán, David Bisbal, Manuel Carrasco, and Shakira. The song became very popular and reached number one on the Spanish music charts.
Antonio Carmona in Movies
Besides singing, Antonio Carmona has also acted in several movies. His first movie role was in Berlín Blues in 1988.
Lead Roles and Other Appearances
In 1997, he played a main character named Quillo in the film Go for Gold!. He acted alongside Portuguese actress Maria de Medeiros. In 2000, Antonio appeared in the movie Gitano, which is also known as Gipsy.
Antonio and Eurovision
Antonio Carmona also played a part in the famous Eurovision Song Contest. In 1996, he wrote a song called "¡Ay, qué deseo!". This song was chosen to represent Spain in the competition that year. The song was performed by another singer, Antonio Carbonell, during the contest.
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
