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Carmen Pacheco Rodríguez
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Carmen Pacheco Rodríguez, born in 1951, is a famous Spanish flamenco singer. She is better known by her stage name, Carmen Linares. She was born in Linares, a town in Andalusia, Spain.
Carmen Linares is seen as one of the greatest flamenco artists of her time. She is often mentioned alongside other flamenco legends like Paco de Lucía, Camarón, and Enrique Morente. She has become a very important part of Spanish music today.
She has won many important awards for her singing. In 2001, she received Spain's Premio Nacional de Música, which is a top music award. In 2022, she was honored with the Princess of Asturias Award for Arts. This is one of Spain's most important awards.
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Her Journey in Flamenco
Carmen Linares moved to Madrid with her family in 1965. This is where her professional singing career began. She started performing with a dance group called Carmen Mora. Her first music recording was made in 1971.
Becoming a Flamenco Master
Carmen Linares is known as a leading voice in flamenco. Many younger singers, like Miguel Poveda and Estrella Morente, look up to her as a teacher. She has become one of the most respected flamenco artists around the world.
In the 1970s and 1980s, she worked with many famous artists in Madrid. These included Enrique Morente, Camarón, and the guitarists Juan and Pepe Habichuela. This helped her become well-known in the flamenco world.
Performing Around the World
In the 1990s, Carmen Linares performed a famous Spanish work called El Amor Brujo. She sang with big orchestras in famous places. These included the Lincoln Center in New York, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and the Royal Albert Hall in London.
She has recorded many classic albums. Some of these are Cantaora, Canciones Populares de Lorca, and Antología de la mujer el cante. She has also performed on stage with many other artists. These include dancers like Eva Yerbabuena and María Pagés.
Over the last twenty years, Carmen Linares has traveled the world. She has performed in shows like "Oasis Abierto" and "Remembranzas." In these shows, she worked with musicians like Jorge Pardo and guitarists like Juan Manuel Cañizares.
Singing Poetry
Carmen Linares has sung the words of famous Spanish poets. These include Juan Ramón Jiménez, Federico García Lorca, and Miguel Hernández. In 2018, she released her album “Verso a Verso.” She also performed her show “Tempo de Luz” in major cities. These cities included New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and London.
The NEW YORK TIMES newspaper once said that "Carmen Linares’ voice has a unique expressive power."
Celebrating 40 Years of Flamenco
In 2021 and 2022, Carmen Linares launched a special show. It was called "Cantaora: 40 years of Flamenco." This show celebrated her long career. She performed her most important songs.
The show featured different flamenco styles and songs with lyrics by Federico García Lorca. It also paid tribute to Paco de Lucía and Enrique Morente. Many guest artists joined her on stage. These included Estrella Morente, Luz Casal, and Joan Manuel Serrat.
Carmen Linares is the only flamenco woman artist to win the Premio Nacional de Música. She received this award from the Ministry of Culture of Spain in 2001. In 2022, she won the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts. In 2023, she also received a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Her Music Albums
Carmen Linares has released many albums throughout her career. Here are some of her most recent and important works:
- 2024: 40 años de Flamenco - Live Tour 2020 - 2024
- 2017: Verso a Verso
- 2011: Remembranzas
- 2007: Raíces y Alas
- 2002: Un ramito de Locura
- 1996: Antología de la mujer en el cante
- 1994: Desde el Alma - Cante flamenco en vivo
- 1993: Canciones Populares Antiguas de Lorca
- 1991: La luna en el río
- 1988: Cantaora
- 1984: Su cante
- 1978: Flamenco: Carmen Linares
- 1971: Carmen Linares
See also
In Spanish: Carmen Linares para niños
