Raphael and Carmen Linares named inaugural Académicos de Honor

The Academia de la Música de España has established a new distinction, the Académicos de Honor, to recognize exceptional trajectories and decisive contributions to Spanish music. The inaugural group consists of ten personalities spanning various musical disciplines, including performance, composition, research, production, and journalism.

Among the first recipients are two artists from Linares: Raphael and Carmen Linares. The Academy identifies Raphael as a fundamental figure in the history of Spanish song, noting his decades-long career and significant impact on Spanish-language music. Carmen Linares is recognized as a major reference in flamenco, credited with expanding the genre's reach to diverse stages while maintaining its traditional roots.

The full list of inaugural honorees includes:

• Popular Music: Ana Belén, Raphael, María del Mar Bonet, and Carmen Linares. • Classical and Research: Jordi Savall, Teresa Catalán, and Maryní Callejo. • Industry and Communication: ‘Berry’ Navarro, Jesús López, and Diego A. Manrique.