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Carmen AmayaCarmen Amaya Carmen Amaya Spanish flamenco dancer and singer (1918–1963) In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Amaya and the second or maternal family name is Amaya. Carmen Amaya Amaya (2 November 1918 – 19 November 1963), nicknamed La Capitana (English: The Captain) was a Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Quick facts Born, Died ... Carmen Amaya Posthumous monument to Carmen Amaya in Begur Born Carmen Amaya Amaya (1918-11-02)November 2, 1918 Somorrostro, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Died November 19, 1963(1963-11-19) (aged 45) Begur, Girona, Spain Resting place Cemetery of Ciriego, Santander, Spain Other names La Capitana Occupations Flamenco dancer Singer Actress Years active 1924–1963 Notable work Los Tarantos… (Source: Wikipedia)
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