This. is. LIFE!

Carmen Amaya (2 November 1913 – 19 November 1963) was a flamenco dancer and singer, of gypsy origin, born in the Somorrostro slum of Barcelona, Spain, Vila Olímpica nowadays.
She has been called “the greatest Spanish gypsy dancer of her generation”.[1] and “the most extrardinary personality of all time in flamenco dance”.[2]

Holly Troy on October 12, 2012

I am in awe!

Carmen Amaya

According to wikipedia:

Carmen Amaya (2 November 1913 – 19 November 1963) was a flamenco dancer and singer, of gypsy origin, born in the Somorrostro slum of Barcelona, Spain, Vila Olímpica nowadays.

She has been called “the greatest Spanish gypsy dancer of her generation”.[1] and “the most extrardinary personality of all time in flamenco dance”.[2]

Carmen Amaya
(photographer unknown)

  1. Geordie Numata October 12, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Thx 4 sharing Red. I love Flamenco and I’m a big fan of Carmen. She’s incredible!

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    1. Holly Troy October 12, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      i just discovered her! wow!

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