It doesn’t look like anything to the new generations. But in the segment of close associates, -or those who have already entered-, in the segment of seniority, a name Incarnita Polo It is synonymous with pop culture icon.
She was one of my greatest actors Flamenco musicl Kubera inspiration and Pop arrangements That was very successful in the 60s and 70s in Spain. The one that left the polka dot suit behind, with more typical clothes Girlsin Vibrant melodies and attractiveLike the famous one Baku, Baku, Baku, His most symbolic song.
Artist He died on Friday, November 14 at 86 years old in AvilaThe city where he lived in recent years. The news of his death could not be more serious than that sad. He lost his life in A Nursing homeWhere she had been retired for some time.
But there are more unfortunate details. The causes of his death had nothing to do with A illnessIt is common in people over this advanced age. And he believes so It could have been throttle By another citizen. A The octogenarian What was He was admitted to the psychiatric service And it was found In police custody After the alleged attack.
Encarnita Polo was one of the most famous artists of our country in the 1960s and 1970s.
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10 albums and 6 films
the National Police I opened one investigation To explain what ended his life. If the agents’ suspicions were correct, Encarnita Polo would have lost her life Violent conditions.
A Fatal outcome For her, in her time of greatest professional splendor, she was one of the most impressive women on stage to her beautyfor him Charisma And its ability to transmit infection to the public Singles Super for dancing.
He was one of them Pippa BanderaNumber one on the hit list 1969year of issuance. Take him out First album to 23 years old. She was also an actress. Throughout his career He participated in 6 films and He recorded more than 10 albums.
He was born in the neighborhood of Seville Triana in 1939within a Big family (He had seven brothers), and A Of the Spanish artists who took the national song towards more commercial areas and combined it with it Orchestral arrangements And the most innovative blends of the time.
She was the same as A mix to Blessing AndalusiaTalent, expression and self-confidence. It did not cost him anything to put the audience in his pocket.
10 albums and 6 films
One of the geniuses behind its success was the Argentine composer Adolfo WeitzmanWho would become her husband in the same year Boom On the charts. They said yes I want August 22, 1969. They separated after nine years.
As a result of their marriage, they had a daughter. Raquel Weitzman Poloborn in 1970. he Technical Director He was crucial to Encarnita Polo’s career: he produced and arranged some of her biggest hits, especially the famous aria Baku, Baku, Baku.
In a television interview, the artist joked about the popularity of her songs. “When my daughter was born, my husband and I asked ourselves: What will we name the girl? Peppa or Paco?In the end we named her Raquel,” he admitted with a laugh.
Throughout her career, Encarnita Polo has participated in 6 films and recorded more than 10 full-length albums.
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Aznavour’s advice
He was another of his mentors Charles Aznavour. The French singer advised him to abandon the flamenco style and switch completely to pop music. She was “very happy with the songs she sang and the foreign versions of them.” But he listened to him.
During her most productive years, she combined her role as a singer with that of an actress. It is marked with a star Spanish movie, 07 with 2 in front (Agent: Jaime Bonet) (1966).
As intervention at least Five feature films and short series in ItalyAnd highlighting his role in musical series Scaramouche And in several Westerners Italians in the 1960s. In addition to his appearance in the Spanish series Kitty doesn’t stopin 1997
Encarnita Polo, with Paco Clavel and José Manuel Parada, in 2011.
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Eurovision competitor
Regarding his musical career, he recorded dozens of albums, including: LL and groupsplus approx 30 singles And EPs. One of his most famous albums Incarnita Polo and Ole (1971), I woke up (1976), Incarnita Polo (1988), crazy (1998).
He aspired to represent Spain in it Eurovision in 1971when he participated in the national pre-selection called Passport to Dublin.
In this competition organized by TVEIncarnita was one of the ten artists selected alongside figures such as Rocio Jurado, Nino Bravo, Conchita Marquez Pequer, Julio Iglesias (82), Macel (78) Or Karina (79).
finally He was not the chosen one (Kareena was the winner and went to Eurovision that year), but she competed with songs like… Violet She was one of the greatest candidates for this operation.
I entered 1980s, His fame was decreasing. to Cheerful personalityShe was always smiling and attended every party she was invited to.
So, though stop his walk, He continued to be a regular face for the role sofa For his friendship with other well-known faces such as Paloma SelaJournalist Pepe Camacho and Carmen Sevillewho was one of her best friends.
His friendships were equally close Jose Manuel Parada (71) And Paco Clavelle (76) with whom he participated in his album Binaries. Life is a club.
“Resurrection” with Beyoncé
Already retired, fired some groups like Incarnate (1992) or All your recordings (2000), as well as a large number of singles and compilation versions on double albums.
One of the greatest joys of his professional life came an opportunity40 years after his rise to the top.
In general 2009user YouTube He used his legend Baku, Baku, Baku As a hilarious soundtrack Sync From the video Single ladies (put a ring on it) l Beyoncé (44).
Pride and Content of Seville, their most popular song summitAnd, like their name, they experienced a rebirth, as they say in the language of the universe connectedhe “brought it to the fore” in views.
It was the coincidence of Beyoncé’s choreography dancing to the sound of Incarnita Polo A phenomenon that is as funny as it is viral.
He added at the time Three million views. This led to the song being re-released and reaching number four on the Top Musical chart in Spain in April of that year.
The technical presentation of the Encarnita Polo was enhanced in the 1960s.
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She was kicked out of her home
The bitterest side of her existence came in the last phase, when she was already out of the limelight. in 2002, The judge ruled in favor of her ex-husband in A Litigation in court Through the marital home, it was Hopeless From the house he lived in all his life.
He had no choice but to do so Leave your home. until She had to pawn her jewelry “to survive.” In November of that year he spoke about his experience on the programme socialFrom Telecinco company.
In the aforementioned space, then submit it Maria Patino (54) He narrated how he saw She had to sell some of her most valuable clothes in order to survive. It was the B-side and the most bittersweet of its day.
Encarnita Polo, with Octavio Aceves, in a photo from 2001.
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Ruined by a scam
in 2010when I had 71 years old, It was treated as a breast cancer. The disease he carried with absolute discretion. It was not discovered that he had to undergo surgery until two years later treatment To alleviate his illness.
After two years he obtained the highest degree setback. This seriously affected her economic stability, leaving her in a state of complete poverty. He destroys.
In November 2012, Incarnita Polo It is revealed that he is one of the people affected by the incident to cheat Of preferred stock Bankia.
Throughout her career, Encarnita Polo has participated in 6 films and recorded more than 10 full-length albums.
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Which scamwhich It affected about 240,000 people in that entity alone (and 700,000 savers from all financial entities), and caused them to lose all their financial wealth: a total 70,000 euros.
“I didn’t know what it was, I thought it was a VIP client and my money was fixed term. Now I lost all my savings. Suddenly I see myself with nothing, and without adornment,” he then admitted to a famous magazine.
When Polo agreed to deliver Your little pillow for retirementHe had no idea what he was getting into. He believed at all times that it was a safe deposit and that it provided him with conditions and all guarantees. Nothing could be further from the truth.
In his last years he lived Away from the media Communications, with no more resources than 900 euros Which I received from Retirement pension.
Encarnita Polo dies at 86: Farewell to the pioneer of Spanish flamenco music
Tragic ending
In August 2021 I gave him The last interview. In his conversation with the reason He explained why He retired to Avila. “Life is much cheaper than in Madrid and this is something to take into account. I am close to my family,” he said.
And from his words came Sadness Which, unfortunately, cast a shadow over his last days: “I came to live near my daughter, but the truth is that I don’t fit in this city“I can’t get used to it.”
No one imagined it His last breath They would take it by force. Everything seems to indicate that another resident is in Deans of Avila Residence, The nursing home where she was living attacked her, leading to her death.
A Tragic ending For those who have been lucky enough to taste honey success. Due to the cruelty of fate, Encarnita Polo also had to bite the dust in what is perhaps the most painful scenario for a mass artist like her: Untouchability and in The cruelest forgetfulness.
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