This Thursday, Malaga was silent. death any of voice the most transcendental in the history of flamenco. Antonio Fernandez Diaz, aka “”phosphoriteHe passed away this morning at a local hospital at the age of 93. … Málaga was a city he had lived in for decades and felt was his own. Considering the magnitude of the losses, the city’s mayor, Francisco de la Torre, ordered a two-day operation. official mourning And he made the most noble part of the town hall available for family farewells.
In addition to Kante’s Golden Key, the popular city councilor also authorized the flag at City Hall to be flown at half-mast as a mark of remembrance for one of the capital’s most prominent residents. Mr. de la Torre wanted to emphasize the following points: non-dissolvable bond Between Pontan Artist and Malaga, lounge of mirror To install burning chapel.
This location accommodates express desire of his familya request that the City Council immediately complied with so that the city could fire the teacher with the highest honors. From the afternoon of Thursday, November 13, Casona del Parque will open its doors to authorities, representatives of the cultural world and all others. Malagueños give up on you final tribute.
Farewell to adopted children
Antonio Fernández Díaz was born in Puente Genil (Cordoba) in 1932, but chose Málaga as his home. important shelter and artistic More than 20 years ago. With his death due to a respiratory infection complicated by a recent cardiac intervention, the flamenco world lost its most encyclopedic reference and the capital of the Costa del Sol was left orphaned without one of its most beloved neighbors.
The declaration of mourning over the past two days is institutional recognition into one shape that crossed the border from the depths cultural ambassador of Andalusia. This loss is especially painful for city officials, as it comes just months after the city publicly announced its unconditional love for the most accomplished singer.
The city council named it Fosforito last February, coinciding with Andalusia Day. adopted child of the city, and gave him city medal. The event, held at Teatro Cervantes, was an emotional tribute to the master’s life, feeling the warmth of the land that welcomed him. «malaga I gave me everything“I was happy here and I want to stay here,” confessed the artist, and today with this official farewell he seals the oath of allegiance that the city will uphold.
With this final farewell, Málaga closes its golden page. history cultureHowever, he fulfills his master’s last will. This is to make the desire that I declared before my death, “I want to be here,” eternal. Antonio Fernández Díaz now rests forever in the land that will nourish him, worship him and protect his legacy as an important part of its identity.
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