On Saturday, the city of Puente Genil inaugurated a bust of singer Juan García Ruiz “Iron Boy”a monument located on Angelita Martín Flores Street, corner of Pósito Street.
This is an initiative of the city council … The city, in cooperation with the Association of Friends of Puente Genil and the artist’s family, was embodied in bronze by the sculptor of Cordoba. Jose Maria Serrano Carrelin the pocket of flamenco due to its connection to the history and environment of the protagonist.
It is located in the same enclave that witnessed the birth of this flamenco singer Genil BridgeThe monument was a municipal tribute to the figure of Juan García Ruiz “Niño Hierro” in the city’s flamenco history.
Born in Puente Genil in 1899 and died in 1987, he was considered a repertory singer in the 1920s and a key link between Old song And contemporary flamenco. He stood out in many suits, especially in the Saeta barracks, typical of the city.
“A gesture of remembrance, honor and gratitude towards those who helped transmute ancient flamenco into sounds like that of Fosforito,” according to the city council. In short, it is an exhibition made to preserve the history and artistic legacy of Nino Hierro, in light New generations Flamenco lovers.
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