Witness History: Archive 2011 - Camaron - Flamenco Legend

Camaron - Flamenco Legend

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Flamenco singing was dwindling in popularity in Spain until the appearance of Camaron de la Isla.

Thousands lined the streets at his funeral in Andalucia in 1992.

Witness speaks to a guitarist called Marcos - one of Camaron's biggest fans and the author of a recent biography.

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Published on Thursday, 30th June 2011.

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