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Custodia Romero, known as La Venus de Bronce, featured in Revista Candil
In the latest issue of Revista Candil (No. 176), master Ortiz Nuevo explores the legacy of Custodia Romero, also known as La Venus de Bronce. The work examines why this former flamenco star has become largely forgotten by modern audiences.
Ortiz Nuevo argues that many pre-war flamenco stars do not fit the Mairénist profile that currently dominates flamenco research. He notes that many prominent dancers of that era were actually variety theater artists, a distinction that often excludes them from traditional flamenco history.
To illustrate Romero's popularity, the text references historical documents from the 1920s, including a 1921 performance at the Salón Imperial in Seville and a 1927 interview where she detailed her repertoire of bulerías, tangos, and jaleos. The research highlights her ambition to be recognized as a serious dancer rather than merely a variety performer.
Entities
Custodia Romero · Ortiz Nuevo · Peña Flamenca de Jaén · Revista Candil · Seville
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Custodia Romero was known as La Venus de Bronce by 1927. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Many pre-war flamenco dancers were variety theater artists rather than pure flamenco performers. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Custodia Romero performed at the Salón Imperial in Seville in 1921. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] In a 1927 interview, Custodia Romero listed her repertoire as bulerías, tangos, and jaleos. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pre-war flamenco stars often do not fit the dominant Mairénist profile used in modern flamenco research. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ortiz Nuevo examines the reasons why Custodia Romero, known as La Venus de Bronce, is largely unknown today. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The master Ortiz Nuevo examines the reasons why Custodia Romero, known as La Venus de Bronce, is now largely unknown. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Custodia Romero sought recognition as a serious dancer rather than just a variety artist. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] In a 1927 interview, Custodia Romero stated her repertoire included bulerías, tangos, and jaleos. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com