The Catalan Romani Carmen Amaya, known as “La Capitana”, is considered one of the best flamenco dancers and singers of the 20th century. She toured internationally, recorded for different record companies and acted in films and short films. She was born in the precarious Somorrostro neighborhood in Barcelona. At the age of six she began to accompany her father, the flamenco guitarist José Amaya (“El Chino”) to present in different taverns to earn money. After being discovered by show businessman Josep Bergués, she made her debut at the Teatro Español in Barcelona. In the 1920s she performed in Palacio de la Música de Madrid, joined the company of the great singer Manuel Vallejo, formed the Trio Amaya de Flamenco with her aunt Juana “La Faraona” and her cousin María. At the age of 11, she performed in front of King Alfonso XIII during the opening of the Universal Exposition of Barcelona in 1929. She then toured Spain and performed in Paris. She had a role in Luis Buñuel’s film “La hija de Juan Simón” and in 1935 she became the most famous dancer with her show at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid. When the civil war broke out in Spain she decided to go with her family by boat to Buenos Aires where she had a presentation. After her successful debut at the Teatro Maravillas with Spanish guitarists Ramón Montoya and Sabicas, she toured America for about eleven years. In 1941 she conquered the American public. President Franklin Roosevelt invited her and her company to perform at a private event at the White House. In 1947 she returned to Spain as an international star. At the time she married the tocaor Juan Antonio Agüero and continued to shine on different stages. In 1963 she starred in the Spanish film “Los Tarantos”. Months later she died of kidney failure.