Spain is well-renowned for its pop music scene, thanks to the likes of Enrique Iglesias or J Balvin. Recently, genres like hip-hop or trap have also made an appearance.
Camilo Sesto, an internationally acclaimed Spanish singer known for his lively songs and melodic tunes. Among his notable hits are Buleria and the romantic My princess.
Joaquin Sabina
Joaquin Sabina hails from Ubeda in Spain and writes and composes his own songs. Over his long career he has released multiple albums while garnering numerous awards; additionally he has published multiple books such as Garagatos: An Art Book featuring 66 drawings by Sabina that showcase the themes from his musical works along with verses and lines from his songs.
He began his musical career by performing in local bars before touring with Joan Manuel Serrat and eventually earning numerous awards such as the Ondas Award and best pop rock author from SGAE. Additionally, he collaborated with other musicians such as Javier Krahe and Chucho Valdes.
Sabina is best-known for his songs that explore themes such as love, heartbreak and society. Often considered one of the greatest Spanish songwriters ever and having gained widespread acclaim across Latin America.
Alfredo Kraus
Alfredo Kraus was one of the world’s great lyric tenors, known for his vibrant, melodious voice and smooth, crystal-like tone which he often described as sounding “like crystal.” With an acting style characterized by confidence and self-possession reminiscent of Placido Domingo yet without empty display; Kraus favored more substantial performances that focused on character development rather than technical perfection in performances such as Rigoletto Duke, Alfredo in La Traviata, Nemorino from L’Elisir d’Amore and Werther roles respectively.
After honing his technique singing Spanish zarzuela in Madrid and Barcelona, Kraus made his operatic debut at Cairo Opera as the Duke in Rigoletto in 1956. Subsequent appearances at La Scala and Covent Garden followed as Edgardo from Lucia di Lammermoor and Arturo from Il Puritani respectively. Later during the sixties and seventies Kraus expanded his repertoire further by performing Linda di Chamounix, La Fille du Regiment Lucrezia Borgia Don Pasquale Les contes D’Hoffmann Romeo & Juliette alongside Werther and Des Grieux from Manon;
Maria Sanchez
Maria Sanchez has long been a talk radio personality who hosts her nationally syndicated program “Maria Sanchez Show.” Based in Sacramento, California she enjoys exercising, gardening, reading non-fiction books, writing essays and traveling in addition to participating in politics and philanthropy in her local community.
In the late 1950s, Hartford’s growing Puerto Rican population, particularly within el barrio or Clay Hill neighborhood of the North End, became frustrated with city government that seemed indifferent or dismissive of their concerns and issues. Maria Sanchez’s storefront became an informal meeting spot where members could voice their grievances against city administration.
Maria has dedicated herself as a leader in her field to promoting diversity and inclusion on campus and throughout the community. As NU’s liaison to the Big Ten Advisory Commission, serving on multiple task forces and mentoring numerous students through her program; in addition to this she has been featured in multiple national and international media outlets as an inspirational best-selling series: Little People, BIG DREAMS.
Lola Flores
Lola Flores stands as one of Spain’s most influential artists, leaving indelible marks across her history and flamenco scene alike. This museum provides an opportunity to learn and appreciate her immense significance both inside and outside flamenco venues.
Lola was born in Jerez and became strongly identified with gypsy culture. Although not trained professionally as a dancer, she possessed exceptional performing abilities; an instinctual artist possessing duende, an intuitive genius.
She began performing at fiestas and other events from an early age, eventually debuting officially in 1939 at Villamarta Theatre in her native Jerez de la Frontera. 1943 marked a turning point in her career; with Manolo Caracol in Zambra she made an unforgettable impactful performance which put her on demand; later performing films such as Casa Flora and Una Senora Estupenda plus television programs of her own creation such as Una senora estupenda