Artist Luisa Ortega, daughter of Manolo Caracol, dies at 92

The tonadillera Luisa Ortegayoungest daughter of the popular singer Manolo Caracol, died on the afternoon of this Monday, March 4, at the age of 92 at the Tierra de Barro hospital in Almendralejo, in Extremadura. The news of her death was confirmed by her nephew, Antonio Ortega, through social media.

For some time She was affected by health problems due to her age and other complications such as Alzheimer’s.. Daughter of Manolo Caracol, her great teacher, and Luisa Junquera, the artist was a descendant of one of the longest-lived flamenco and bullfighting dynasties in Spain.

With her father she debuted in the artistic world and with him she starred in numerous hits that made her one of the most representative and notable voices of the copla. Among her successes that made her one of the most representative and notable voices of this genre is the classic Ay pen, pen, pen which Lola Flores popularized over time.

Wife of master pianist Arturo Pavónthe love of his life, were the parents of three daughters: Soraya, Jordana y Salome Pavon Ortega, also dedicated to the artistic field. The latter and her husband, the writer Joaquín Albaicínlived next to her in the Extremaduran community.

“My aunt Luisa leaves a great performing and recording legacy, with her own personality. She was flamenco and gypsy until the last moments of her life. life. Rivers of pain and sorrow flow towards our house. Rest in peace,” his nephew said in his statement.

The death of the tonadillera comes at a time when the singers José Mercé, Niña Pastori and other renowned artists from the world of flamenco They ask for the Andalusian medal from Manolo Caracol. A request joined by other personalities from culture, entertainment and the media, including the journalist Carlos Herrera.