La Niña de los Peines

La Niña de los Peines was the stage name of Pastora María Pavón Cruz ( Seville , February 1890 - there, November 26th 1969 ). She was a cantaora flamenca (flamenco singer ) and is considered one of the most important voices in the history of this art form. ==[Biography  edit ] == Pastora María Pavón Cruz was a child of the marriage of Gitanos (Gypsies) with a great singing tradition; her father was Francisco Pavón Cruz, known as "El Paiti" resident of Viso del Alcor (province Sevilla ), her mother was Pastora Cruz native of Arahal, her two brothers Tomás Pavón and Arturo Pavón , were also cantaores(flamenco singers). She was married to the cantaor Pepe Pinto .

According to poet / writer Lorca had her voice timbre of a pure metal:. somewhat shrill nasal but very evident, and with an extraordinary sense of rhythm Picasso called her "an abundance of life": she loved life and celebrations. Perhaps that is why many consider as the best cantaora festera ever.