He was born in 1932 or 1936 in the Perchel neighborhood of Malaga. From a very young age, he traveled the circuit of fairs and festivals with his group of young people, which included Malaga personalities such as Reel, Pump o Pepito Vargas, among others.
María Teresa Sánchez Campos (another “olé”, please), Cañeta from MalagaA flamenco singer and dancer who performed at festivals from a very young age during the difficult post-war period, she developed a personality that served her throughout her life. Flamenco Perchel as a creative base in that picturesque neighborhood of humble people. “Perchel” is a reference to the coat hangers that were used in the historic lower quarter of the Malaga fishermen where this style of singing originated.
Cañeta married the flamenco singer Jose Salazarwhich, according to her, helped her to perfect her knowledge of cante, while she was developing her enormous personality.
Cañeta's mother, the PirulaHe died very young, when Cañeta was ten years old. He is credited with the so-called Tangos de la Repompa, canteIt is that Pirula learned it when she worked in Granada, according to the teacher. Phosphorite.
Cañeta developed a brilliant career with her own unique identity, always with the support of her husband, and based on improvisation. An artist's artist, she found her depth within herself and was inspired by anything. "You never see me the same way twice," she used to say.
"Despite the festive nature of most of Cañeta's repertoire, there's nothing superficial here. She's not just a cute old lady dressed in polka dots. Her bulerías or tangos, which have moments of subtle humor, conceal biting and poignant comments if you scratch the surface just a little."
In '56 she was called to inaugurate the flamenco venue Corral de la Moreríawhich just celebrated its 70th anniversary this year. From then on, it became known in Madrid during the height of the flamenco scene.
Despite the festive nature of most of Cañeta's repertoire, there's nothing superficial here. She's not a cute old lady in polka dots. Her bulerías and tangos, which have moments of subtle humor, conceal biting and poignant commentary if you scratch the surface. Isn't that the nature of... flamenco?
The young Cañeta didn't know her own tones, but she was able to learn quickly from the many talented artists in the capital: Beni de Cádiz, Porrinas, Adela la Chaqueta or Pastora EmpireAmong others. There were fourteen flamenco venues in Madrid at that time, packed every night. People also frequented the flamenco venues. Paquera, Farruco, 'Grabiela' Ortega, Rafael Ortega Manzanita's father, Carmen Casarrubio, Bambino, el Montoyita, Antonio Mairena, Terremoto, the Morao brothers on guitar, Chano, el Chocolate, Sernita, el Sordera, Matilde Coral, Rafael el Negro… Many top-level artists who nurtured the emerging artist, Cañeta de Málaga.
The couple traveled to Mexico to work at Rincón de Goya. They toured South America and traveled through Japan with the company of Antonio gades.
Cañeta and José moved to Marbella, where they would open two flamenco venues frequented by celebrities such as Camarón and Paco, Lola Flores, Liza Minelli or Burt Lancaster, among others.
In 2019, in the Divina neighborhood Pastora In Marbella, the City Council granted La Cañeta the naming of a street after him in recognition of his long artistic career and his close connection with the city where he has resided for more than half a century. ♦
