Encarnita Polo, Pioneering Flamenco pop Singer, Dies at 87
Spanish singer and actress Encarnita Polo died on November 14th at a nursing home in Avila, Spain. Initial reports indicate the 87-year-old artist was found dead with signs of suffocation.Police have arrested an 80-year-old resident of the same facility in connection with her death.
According to police reports, the suspect, a neighbor of Polo’s, was taken to a psychiatric ward following the discovery of her body. Investigators state there was no known prior conflict between the two individuals and the suspect had not previously exhibited violent behaviour. The examination into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released facts regarding a possible motive.
Polo’s daughter, Rakel Veitzmane, described her mother as a beloved artist, a pioneer of flamenco pop, and a strong, cheerful woman.
For the last few years, Polo resided in the nursing home under the care of doctors and caregivers.
Encarnita Polo enjoyed a triumphant and diverse career. In the early 1960s,she transitioned from traditional Andalusian music to pop,following the guidance of charles Aznavour. She released her first album in 1963 and achieved international recognition in 1964 by winning the RAI festival with ”Napoli Contra Tutti.” She later debuted in the 1965 musical film “Scaramouche” and appeared in several westerns and other films. Polo also maintained a long-standing collaboration with italian singer Claudio Villa.
She was best known for her signature song,”Paco,Paco,Paco,” which experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2009 when a blogger used it in a viral parody of Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” music video,garnering millions of views and introducing her music to a new generation.
