Deaths of la Chunga and el Güiito

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Norman Paul Kliman

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Deaths of la Chunga and el Güiito

Title says it all. La Chunga a few days ago and el Güito in today's news.

I've never been a big fan of dancing, but I saw el Güito about 30 years ago in Madrid and it changed everything for me. He performed with others in some kind of building for public use—it reminded me of a high-school gymnasium—, and there were so many people attending that we had to sit on the floor in the front row. There wasn't a stage, so our line of sight was just below his waist. Every movement was forceful and perfectly timed, which enhanced the compás in a way I'd never experienced. I'll never forget that.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 9 2025 19:18:45

Morante

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RE: Deaths of la Chunga and el Güiito (in reply to Norman Paul Kliman)

I am not fond of baile either but El Güito was the best I have ever seen: such economy of movement, such perfect timing and grace.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2025 0:24:11

Stu

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RE: Deaths of la Chunga and el Güiito (in reply to Norman Paul Kliman)

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which enhanced the compás in a way I'd never experienced. I'll never forget that.

powerful description! I have had similar feelings in the past.

I wasnt familiar with these two artists but any loss is sad.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2025 7:51:48

Norman Paul Kliman

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RE: Deaths of la Chunga and el Güiito (in reply to Stu)

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I wasnt familiar with these two artists but any loss is sad.

Look for YouTube videos. Well worth the time and trouble. Very dignified just in the way he dressed, stood and reacted to his surroundings. Makes nearly all the rest look like pretty boys and wannabes. Gitano como pocos.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2025 12:13:14

Mark2

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From: San Francisco

RE: Deaths of la Chunga and el Güiito (in reply to Norman Paul Kliman)

I saw El Guito in the flamenco Puro show-the greatest production ever brought to the states. I never got to see La Chunga, but she was incredible too. So beautiful. RIP.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2025 19:11:28