Malaga was silent this Thursday when death From one of Voices The most condescending in history Flamenco. Antonio Fernandez Diaz, known worldwide as “phosphoriteHe died this morning at the age of 93 in the regional hospital … Malaga, the city he had lived in for decades and which he felt was his own. Given the extent of the loss, the city’s mayor, Francisco de la Torre, issued a decree two days later Official mourning And he made the most noble place in the city hall available for the family to bid farewell.
The popular advisor confirmed that the flags of municipal buildings will be flown at half-mast in mourning for who, in addition to the golden key of Kanti, was one of the most famous residents of the capital. De la Torre wanted to highlight An unbreakable bond Between Pontan and Malaga artist to enable Lounge Subordinate Mirrors to install Burning church.
This site responds to the express He desires to for him familya request to which the City Council immediately responded so that the city could fire the teacher with the highest honors. Starting this afternoon, Thursday 13 November, the Casona del Parque will open its doors to the authorities, representatives of the world of culture and all… malagueños Give up your The last honour.
Goodbye adopted son
Although born in Puente Genil (Córdoba) in 1932, Antonio Fernández Díaz chose Málaga as his home. Bio shelter and technical More than two decades ago. His death, caused by a respiratory infection complicated by a recent cardiac intervention, leaves flamenco orphaned from its more encyclopedic repertoire and the capital of the Costa del Sol without one of its beloved neighbours.
Declaring these two days of mourning represents Institutional recognition To one appearance Which I crossed the limits From the depths to become Cultural Ambassador to Andalusia. A particularly painful loss for the municipal institution, because it occurred only a few months after the city officially declared its unconditional love for the singer of the highest distinction.
It was last February, coinciding with the Feast of Andalusia, when the city council named it “Fosforito.” Adopted son The city and gave him City Medal. The event, held at the Cervantes Theater, was an emotional tribute to life as the maestro received the warmth of the earth that welcomed him. “Malaga I He gave everythingThe artist then admitted, saying: “I was happy here and I want to stay here,” and concluded the pledge of loyalty that the city honors today with this official farewell.
With this final farewell, Malaga closes a golden page in its history History cultureBut he fulfills the Master’s final will: to make the words “I want to stay here” that he uttered in life eternal. Antonio Fernandez Díaz now rests forever in the land that adopted him, that honored him, and that will now guard his legacy as an essential part of its identity.
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