Juanito Valderrama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juanito Valderrama
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Valderrama, Juan el de la Vara and Pepe Marchena
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Juan Valderrama Blanca
24 May 1916 |
| Died | 12 April 2004 (aged 87) Espartinas (Seville), Spain
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Spouse(s) | Dolores Abril (1981–2004) |
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Juan Valderrama Blanca (born May 24, 1916 – died April 12, 2004) was a famous Spanish singer. Most people knew him as Juanito Valderrama. He was well-known for singing flamenco and a type of Spanish folk music called copla. Even though he sang a lot of copla, he always said he was a flamenco singer at heart.
Juanito was born in a town called Torredelcampo in Spain. He started his music career in 1935. He kept recording songs for over 60 years! That's a really long time to be a musician.
One of his most famous songs is "El emigrante" (which means "The Emigrant"). He wrote this song in 1949. It's a sad song about the many Spanish people who had to leave their homes after the Spanish Civil War. They left to find new places to live and work. In 1960, Juanito also starred in a movie with the same name as his song.
Juanito Valderrama was married to a singer and actress named Dolores Abril. They were together from 1954 until he passed away in 2004. They had two children, Juan Antonio Valderrama and Juana Dolores Valderrama. Both of their children also grew up to become singers, just like their parents!
A Life in Music and Film
Juanito Valderrama's long career showed how much he loved music. He started singing when he was young. He became a big star in Spain. His songs often told stories about everyday life and feelings.
Singing for Everyone
Juanito's voice was special. He could sing both the deep, emotional flamenco and the more popular copla songs. This made him loved by many different people. He helped share Spanish music with the world.
Movies and More
Besides singing, Juanito also acted in movies. His most famous movie was "El emigrante." This film helped tell the story of his popular song. It showed how important his music was to many people. He appeared in several other films too, often playing characters who loved music.
Images for kids
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Valderrama, Juan el de la Vara and Pepe Marchena
See also
In Spanish: Juanito Valderrama para niños
