Carmen Linares

She was born in a village
called Linares in Jaen. Flamenco is her heritage and she occupies a special
place among contemporary flamenco singers; she is also one of the most
sought-after performers of flamenco.
The voice of Carmen Linares is full of different shades and musical energy,
which, through her personal and versatile style, express the endless possibilities
of flamenco. Constantly looking for new forms of expression, Linares, aided by
her extensive knowledge of the art and wide repertoire, has created an original
art all her own that unites ‘jondo’ singing with symphonic and chamber orchestra
music. She is the first singer of flamenco to be invited to perform with the
New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and she has sung at the Sidney Opera, Theatre
Colon in Buenos Aires, and other concert halls.
The New York Times described her as a singer of ‘outstanding and expressive
powers’.
She has released eight albums to date, the most outstanding one being Antologia
de la Mujer en el Cante, where she collaborates with the world’s best flamenco
guitar players (Vincente Amigo, Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Tomatito, Juan and Pepe
Habichuella, Rafael Riqueni and others).
Linares has received ten top awards, including First Prize from the Nacional
Association of Flamenco Critics in 1995 and the Nacional Music Award, which was
presented to her last year by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. During her
performance in Ljubljana, she will be accompanied by two guitarists, dancer and
clappers.

Voice: Carmen Linares; guitar: Paco Cortés, Miguel Angel Cortés; dance: Carmen
Ledesma; clapping: Ana Mª González, Federico Baeza

Organised and financed by:
Cankarjev dom
In cooperation with: Mesto žensk / City of Women