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Carmen Grilo

About this Artist

Carmen made her singing debut at the age of 8 years old at peña “Los Garbanzos”. A year later she performed her first solo at the Albéniz Theater. In 1995 she performed at the peña “Femenina de Huelva” and in the exaltation of the “Saeta de Jerez”. In 1997 she joined her brother Joaquin Grilo and his flamenco company triumphing at the Palau de la Música and the II Festival de Jerez.

In 2002 she sang in the cycle XIV “Noches de la Plazuela” in Jerez de la Frontera where she was awarded 3 first prizes: “Saeta Plazuela”, “Saetas” award from peña "La Buena Gente", and the peña’s award “Youngest Interpreter”.

That same year, she joined Manolo Sanlúcar in a national and international tour through Europe and Mexico combining her performances with Joaquín Grilo in the most important theaters around the world.

In 2004 she began working with Mª José Franco in his company touring numerous festivals around the world. She also participated in the shows "Al Compás del Viento" and "Abriendo Puertas" and in all those of Joaquín Grilo since then. In 2012 she collaborated with Manuela Carpio and her show : "Con el alma". Carmen is a sensitive, deep and striking singer, which makes her an artist in constant demand.