Carmen Linares

Carmen Linares is the stage name of Carmen Pacheco Rodríguez. Born in 1951 in Linares, Jaén Province, she is known as one of the finest flamenco singers in Spain.

She moved to Madrid with her family in 1965. Her professional career began in the dance company of Carmen Mora, and she made her first recording in 1970.
She was awarded Spain's Premio Nacional de Música for interpretation in 2001.

• Un ramito de Locura (2002). Carmen Linares (vocals), Gerardo Núñez (guitar), Pablo Martín (double-bass), Cepillo (percussion).
• Antología de la mujer en el cante (1996). Carmen Linares (vocals), various guitarists.
• Canciones populares Antiguas (1995). Carmen Linares (vocals).
• Desde le Alma - Cante flamenco en vivo (1994). Carmen Linares (vocals), Paco Cortés & Miguel Angel Cortés (guitar), Jesús Heredia (percussion).
• La luna en el río (1991). Carmen Linares (vocals), Paco Cortés, Pedro Sierra (guitar), Carles Benavent (bass), Jesús Heredia (percussion), Javier Barón (dance).