Diego Bermúdez
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Diego Bermúdez known as El Tenazas [English: "the Tongs" or "the Pliers"] or Tío Tenazas ["Uncle" Tenazas] was a Spanish flamenco
cantaor [singer]. When already long retired and in his seventies, he nonetheless "vaulted from obscurity to fame in a 1922 flamenco contest."
Born in Moron de la Frontera
, El Tenazas learned his art during the era of the legendary cantaor Silverio Franconetti
. He had long since retired from performing, due to an injury, when the Concurso de Cante Jondo
was scheduled to be held in Granada
during June 1922. There he managed to excite and enchant the festival with his style, which recalled a prior age of the Flamenco art. He was awarded a large prize and became widely known in flamenco circles.
He then toured Spain, later returning to his home in Puente Genil
where he died the following year.
: "Events of the Concurso"
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
cantaor [singer]. When already long retired and in his seventies, he nonetheless "vaulted from obscurity to fame in a 1922 flamenco contest."
Born in Moron de la Frontera
Morón de la Frontera
Morón de la Frontera is a Spanish town in Seville province, Andalusia, 63 km South-East of Seville. It is primarily known as being home to Morón Air Base. The most remarkable monuments are the Moorish castle ruins and the main church...
, El Tenazas learned his art during the era of the legendary cantaor Silverio Franconetti
Silverio Franconetti
Silverio Franconetti, also known simply as Silverio was a singer and the leading figure of the period in flamenco history known as The Golden Age, which was marked by the creation and definition of most musical forms or palos, the increasing professionalization of flamenco artists, and the shift...
. He had long since retired from performing, due to an injury, when the Concurso de Cante Jondo
Concurso de Cante Jondo
El Concurso del Cante Jondo was a well-known celebration of the art of flamenco, its music, song, and dance, held in Granada, Andalusia on Corpus Christi, the 13th and 14th of June, 1922.-Falla's purpose:...
was scheduled to be held in Granada
Granada
Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea...
during June 1922. There he managed to excite and enchant the festival with his style, which recalled a prior age of the Flamenco art. He was awarded a large prize and became widely known in flamenco circles.
He then toured Spain, later returning to his home in Puente Genil
Puente Genil
Puente Genil is a village in the Spanish province of Córdoba, situated about 45 miles from the city of Córdoba. It has a population of 30,033 ....
where he died the following year.
See also
Concurso de Cante JondoConcurso de Cante Jondo
El Concurso del Cante Jondo was a well-known celebration of the art of flamenco, its music, song, and dance, held in Granada, Andalusia on Corpus Christi, the 13th and 14th of June, 1922.-Falla's purpose:...
: "Events of the Concurso"