Rafael Farina
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Biography
Rafael Antonio Salazar Motos, known as Rafael Farina, was born on July 2, 1923, in Martinamor, Spain, and was a singer of copla and flamenco. He began his career at age six, singing in bars in Salamanca's Barrio Chino with his brother. In 1949, he gained recognition by participating in a tribute to Juanito Mojama and later joined Concha Piquerâs company for tours across Spain and America. He starred in seven films, including Café cantante (1951) alongside Imperio Argentina. He released the album El Rey Gitano in 1957. He then appeared in the film La copla andaluza (1959). Later, he released Cante de Fragua in 1972. He was noted for creating the flamenco style known as "copla flamenca." He passed away on November 21, 1995, in Madrid.
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- Jaleo De Extremadura
- Que Pena Mas Grande
- A la Media Noche
- Tesoro de Coplas
- Sombra De Amara
- Si Yo Pudiera Ir Tirando
- Sendas Del Viento
- Lo Tengo en Mi Cabecera
- Le Comera MI Dolor
- Sombras de Amara
- Tango " Parao "
- Cinta Negra
- Mi Salamanca by Juanito Valderrama
- Fandangos De Navidad
- A Doùa Concha Piquer
- Twist del Faraón
- Y Ese Orgullo Que Llevo Yo
- Jugamos Al Mismo Juego
- Aurora, canción
- Cosas De Chiquillos
- Lloraba y contemplaba un retrato, fandangos
- Un Beso Judas le Dio
- Muy duro de corazón, fandango
- A la muerte de Juan Belmonte, canción
