Camarón de la Isla
José Monje Cruz (5 December 1950 – 2 July 1992), better known by his stage name Camarón de la Isla, was a Spanish Romani flamenco singer. Considered one of the all-time greatest flamenco singers, he was noted for his collaborations with Paco de Lucía and Tomatito, and the three of them were of major importance to the revival of flamenco in the second half of the 20th century.
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| Birth name | José Monje Cruz |
| Born | 5 December 1950 San Fernando (Cádiz), Spain |
| Died | 2 July 1992 (aged 41) Badalona, Barcelona, Spain |
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| Years active | 1969–1992 |
| Website | www |
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