Rafael Farina facts for kids
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Rafael Farina
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Rafael Farina with cousin Juan de la Vara
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| Birth name | Rafael Antonio Salazar Motos |
| Born | June 2, 1923 Martinamor, Spain |
| Died | November 21, 1995 (aged 72) Salamanca, Spain |
| Genres | Copla and Flamenco |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
Rafael Farina, whose real name was Rafael Antonio Salazar Motos, was a famous Spanish singer. He was born on June 2, 1923. He was known for singing two special kinds of Spanish music: Copla and Flamenco. His granddaughter, Tamara, is also a well-known pop singer.
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Rafael Farina's Life
Rafael Farina was born in a town called Martinamor. His family was Romani. His father, Antonio Salazar Motos, bought and sold cattle. His mother was Jesusa Motos.
Rafael started singing when he was only six years old. He would sing in the bars of Barrio Chino in Salamanca. His older brother, Rafael Salazar Motos, who was also a singer, would go with him.
Early Career and Tours
In 1949, Rafael Farina became more famous. He took part in a special event to honor another singer, Juanito Mojama. Before this, he had performed at a place called El Colmao.
Later, he joined a group led by the famous singer Concha Piquer. This allowed him to travel and perform all over Spain and even in America. In 1952, he was part of a show called "La copla andaluza" at the Pavón Theater in Madrid.
In 1956, Rafael Farina started his very own show. In 1968, he worked with another famous Spanish artist, Lola Flores, in a show called Arte Español.
Movies with Rafael Farina
Rafael Farina was also an actor! He starred in seven movies. Six of these movies were made in Spain, and one was made in Argentina.
- Café cantante (1951) with Imperio Argentina
- Aventura para dos (1958), with Carmen Sevilla
- La copla andaluza (1959)
- Café de chinitas (1960), with Antonio Molina
- Puente de coplas (1965), also with Antonio Molina
- El milagro del cante (1967), with El Príncipe Gitano, Luis Sánchez Polack
- Canciones de nuestra vida (1975)
Rafael Farina's Songs
Rafael Farina sang many popular songs. Here are some of his most famous ones:
- Mi Salamanca
- Twist del faraón
- A Barcelona llegan los olés
- Tientos del Reloj
- Que no te olvido un momento
- No echarle más tierra santa
- Mi corazón dice, dice
- Los iguales para hoy
- Las Campanas de Linares
- Sendas del Viento
- Tesoro de coplas
- Un fandango informativo
- Como las piedras
- Por Dios que me vuelvo loco
- Caminito del olvido
- Piensa ser buena y honrá
- Mi perro amigo
- Dinero y Riquezas
- Aurora
- Que doblen las campanas
- Nana de Jerez
- Vino amargo
Rafael Farina's Death
Rafael Farina passed away in Madrid on November 21, 1995. He was 72 years old. He had a heart attack after having heart surgery. He is buried in the cemetery in his hometown, Salamanca.
Images for kids
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Rafael Farina's grave in the Salamanca cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Farina para niños
