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José “Camarón de la Isla” Monge Cruz

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José “Camarón de la Isla” Monge Cruz

Birth
San Fernando, Provincia de Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain
Death
2 Jul 1992 (aged 41)
Badalona, Provincia de Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain
Burial
San Fernando, Provincia de Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain Add to Map
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Legend of Flamenco. He began his career at the age of eighteen. Among his works: "Al Verte las Flores Lloran," "Canastera," "Como el Agua," "Viviré," "Soy Gitano" and "Potro de Rabia y Miel". His real name was José Monge Cruz, his nickname come from his blonde hair (as the Camaron, a crustacean) and for his birthplace (Isla de San Fernando, Cádiz).
Legend of Flamenco. He began his career at the age of eighteen. Among his works: "Al Verte las Flores Lloran," "Canastera," "Como el Agua," "Viviré," "Soy Gitano" and "Potro de Rabia y Miel". His real name was José Monge Cruz, his nickname come from his blonde hair (as the Camaron, a crustacean) and for his birthplace (Isla de San Fernando, Cádiz).

Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni

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  • Originally Created by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
  • Added: Nov 6, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9761408/jos%C3%A9-monge_cruz: accessed ), memorial page for José “Camarón de la Isla” Monge Cruz (5 Dec 1950–2 Jul 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9761408, citing Cementerio municipal de San Fernando, San Fernando, Provincia de Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain; Maintained by Find a Grave.