Carmen Linares and Universal Music Festival

Born in Linares, Carmen Linares is a renowned flamenco singer, praised for albums like "Antología de la Mujer," one of flamenco's top 10 albums. A global flamenco ambassador, she has performed at major venues worldwide and showcases works of poets in her concerts. Linares's accolades include the National Music Prize 2001, Fine Arts Medal 2007, 4 Music Awards, Berklee College Award 2018, Princess of Asturias Award for Arts 2022, and the Latin Grammy for Musical Excellence 2023.