Overview
- The singer died Thursday in Málaga at age 93, with the family confirmation reported by EFE.
- Reports state he was hospitalized at the Regional University Hospital of Málaga after post‑surgery deterioration and died from an infection.
- Born in Puente Genil in 1932, he became a 20th‑century reference for cante jondo with a repertoire that balanced tradition and innovation.
- His breakthrough came in 1956 with an unprecedented sweep of all five prizes at the Concurso Nacional de Arte Flamenco de Córdoba.
- He recorded a noted anthology with Paco de Lucía, saw his verses used by Camarón, and received top honors including the 2005 Llave de Oro del Cante, the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts, and the Medal of Andalusia, with his legacy preserved at the Centro de Flamenco Fosforito in his hometown.