Juan Habichuela facts for kids
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Juan Habichuela
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Juan Habichuela, flamenco guitarist
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| Birth name | Juan Carmona Carmona |
| Also known as | Juan Habichuela |
| Born | 1933 Granada, Spain |
| Died | June 30, 2016 (aged 82–83) Madrid, Spain |
| Genres | Flamenco |
| Occupation(s) | Guitar instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Flamenco guitar |
Juan Habichuela (born Juan Carmona Carmona; 1933 – June 30, 2016) was a famous Spanish flamenco guitarist. He was known for his amazing skill with the flamenco guitar. Juan Habichuela started his artistic life as a dancer. Later, he learned to play the guitar and became a master.
Early Life and Music
Juan Habichuela was born in 1933 in Granada, Spain. His birth name was Juan Carmona Carmona. He came from a family of talented flamenco artists. This helped him learn and love flamenco music from a young age.
He worked with many famous Spanish musicians. He wrote songs with artists like Manolo Caracol and Juanito Valderrama. He also collaborated with Fosforito and Enrique Morente. His music helped shape the sound of flamenco.
Awards and Recognition
Juan Habichuela received important awards for his music. In 2000, he was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Flamenco Album. This showed how much his work was appreciated.
He received the Latin Grammy Trustees Award in 2012. This special award honors people who have made big contributions to music. It is given for work beyond just performing. Juan Habichuela's influence on recording flamenco music was recognized.
Juan Habichuela passed away on June 30, 2016, in Madrid, Spain. He left behind a great legacy in the world of flamenco.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Habichuela para niños
