Flamenco Dancer Ana Parrilla Dies in Jerez

07/12/2004 08:17PM

Contributed by: ARomero

Jerez, Spain - Flamenco dancer Ana Fernández de Molina, also known as 'Ana Parrilla,' died July 11 in her hometown of Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) victim of a long illness.

'Ana Parrilla,' was well known for her arm movements while dancing the soleá. She was part of a well known family of Flamenco artists. 'Her father was 'Tío Parrilla,' she was the granddaughter of 'Juanichi El Manijero,' the niece of 'El Borrico' and 'El Sernita' and sister of the guitar players (tocaores) Parrilla de Jerez and Juan Parrilla.

In 1984, Ana Parrilla was given the prestigious Copa Jerez award for her lifetime achievement.


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