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Spanish singer (1909–1973)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Spain
Active from
1909-07-09
Active to
1973-02-24

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23,264
Total plays
124,317

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Manuel Ortega Juárez. (July 9, 1909 - February 24, 1973), was a flamenco cantaor (singer). Born in Seville, Spain, he was descended from a long line of flamenco artists including Enrique Ortega (father and son) and Curro Dulce, and he was possibly related to El Planeta and El Fillo. The family was also known for its bull fighters. Under the stage name El Caracol, he "gained international fame as much for his flamboyant personality as for his extraordinary cante. <a href="https://www.last.fm/mus

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Revista 10- Separata Manolo caracol. Pag 4-11 Biografía Aida R. Agraso

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Manuel
Family name
Ortega
Gender
male
Citizenship
Spain
Place of birth
Seville
Place of death
Madrid
Occupation
film actor
Languages spoken
Spanish
Native language
Spanish
Genre
copla
Instrument
voice
Image
Caracol 001.jpg
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date of birth
1909-07-07
date of death
1973-02-24
birth name
Manuel Ortega Juárez
nickname
Manolo Caracol
manner of death
accidental death
cause of death
traffic collision
Commons category
Manolo Caracol
unmarried partner
Lola Flores
place of burial
La Almudena Cemetery
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