La Argentinita

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López and the second or maternal family name is Júlvez.
La Argentinita
La Argentinita on the cover of Mundo Gráfico, 1916
Born
Encarnación López Júlvez

(1898-03-03)3 March 1898
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died24 September 1945(1945-09-24) (aged 47)
New York City
Resting placeMadrid
Nationality
  • Argentina
  • Spain
Occupations
  • Flamenco singer
  • Flamenco dancer
  • Choreographer
PartnerIgnacio Sánchez Mejías (1927–1934)
Musical career
GenresFlamenco
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • castanets
  • taconeo

Encarnación López Júlvez, better known by her stage name, La Argentinita (Buenos Aires, March 3, 1898 – New York, September 24, 1945), was a Spanish-Argentine flamenco dancer, choreographer and singer. La Argentinita was considered one of the highest expressions of this art form during her time.[1]

  1. ^ "La Argentinita (Encarnación López Júlvez)". danza.es. Retrieved 29 May 2018.