Rancapino
Rancapino (born Alonso Núñez Núñez, in 1945) is a Spanish flamenco singer.
Born in Chiclana de la Frontera in 1945, he began singing very young with Camarón de la Isla, a childhood friend.[1] He won the Premio de Mairena del Alcor and the Concurso Nacional de Córdoba in 1977. He performed in Madrid and went on a tour of France and Japan and performed at numerous festivals.[2] He is noted for his characteristic deep hoarse voice, which makes him one of the greatest exponents of the "Cante Jondo". He has been cited as one of the best singers from the Province of Cadiz.[3]
References
- ^ Martínez, Emma (1 October 2003). Flamenco: --all You Wanted to Know. Mel Bay Publications. p. 119. ISBN 978-0-7866-6738-3. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ Leblon, Bernard (1 November 2003). Gypsies and Flamenco: The Emergence of the Art of Flamenco in Andalusia, Interface Collection. Univ of Hertfordshire Press. p. 122. ISBN 978-1-902806-05-1. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ Schreiner, Claus; Claus, Madeleine (1990). Flamenco: gypsy dance and music from Andalusia. Amadeus Press. p. 158. ISBN 978-1-57467-013-4. Retrieved 22 August 2012.