La Argentinita

La Argentinita
La Argentinita in 1926
Born
Encarnación López Júlvez

(1898-03-03)3 March 1898
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died24 September 1945(1945-09-24) (aged 47)
New York City
Resting placeMadrid
Nationality
  • Argentina
  • Spain
Occupations
  • Flamenco singer
  • Flamenco dancer
  • Choreographer
PartnerIgnacio Sánchez Mejías (19271934)
Musical career
GenresFlamenco
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • castanets
  • taconeo

Encarnación López Júlvez (Buenos Aires, March 3, 1898 – New York, September 24, 1945), better known by her stage name, La Argentinita, was a Spanish-Argentine flamenco dancer, choreographer and singer. La Argentinita was considered one of the highest expressions of this art form during her time.