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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Antonio Mairena, Pedro Peña, and Enrique de Melchor Flamenco recordings, 1983
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Melchor, Enrique; Peña, Pedro; Mairena, Antonio
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Antonio Mairena, Pedro Peña, and Enrique de Melchor Flamenco recordings
- Dates
- 198319831983
- Quantity
- 1 items : EC - 1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7")
- Collection Number
- 1984006
- Summary
- Copy of cassette loaned by Jim Kuhn, originally from record available only in Spain.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Antonio Cruz García, better known as Antonio Mairena, (1909-1983) was a flamenco singer from Mairena del Alcor, Spain. Antonio was heavily influenced by singers such as Joaquín de la Paula and El Niño Gloria and was known for his appreciation of orthodox styles of flamenco singing. In 1924, he performed in his first competition and won first prize. In 1962, he was awarded the coveted Golden Key of Flamenco Singing for his contribution to the art of flamenco.
Pedro Peña (1939-) is a flamenco guitarist from Lebrija, Spain. During his childhood, he would attend flamenco performances with his family and, because of this, learned how to accompany flamenco singing. During the 1970s and 80s, he performed with some of the most popular singers including Antonio Mairena and Tia Ancia La Piriñaca. Nowadays, he spends his time performing in local venues and clubs as well as at festivals in Andalucía.
Enrique de Melchor (1951-2012) was a flamenco guitarist from Marchena, Spain. He made his first record with Antonio Mairena as a teenager, and at age 18, won the Premio Nacional de Cátedra de Flamenco de Jerez. He has performed with a variety of flamenco singers, and was known for being able to adapt his style to match the voice of the singer.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Performers: Antonio Mairena/voice; Pedro Pena/guitar; Enrique Melchor/guitar (last known recording of Mairena)
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
- Flamenco Music From Spain
- Guitar music (Flamenco)
Geographical Names
- Spain
Form or Genre Terms
- Sound Recordings