Valencia’s Nino Bravo
Posted by Brody on July 1, 2009For 5-star hotels, Valencia is a veritable feast. The city is the third largest in Spain, and its location on the Mediterranean coast makes it absolutely heavenly. A place that gets repeat visits from tourists who are looking for paradise on earth, Valencia offers the best of many worlds. For urban excitements, natural splendor, and the warm atmosphere of a beach, where the temperature is perfection, Valencia really has it all. The hotels here are a reflection of the place, with a splendid combination of warmth and hospitality, and all the amenities of contemporary living.
The city is a constant buzz of activity, and there are plenty of things for tourists here to find and enjoy. Restaurants that have some of the finest cooking in the world, nightlife that is dazzling and extremely lively, and a very rich cultural scene are always evident here. Culturally, it has a long and fascinating history, but there are few cultural icons more beloved here than Nino Bravo. Born Luis Manuel Ferri Llopis, this Spanish singer lived a mere 28 years, but caused a sensation that will be felt for many generations to come, and some predict, long into antiquity.
His glory years started in 1969, when the singer, who was a very shy child, sang in front of an audience for the first time. He was never convinced he had a voice anyone would consider listening to, but this event certainly changed his perceptions of himself. By all accounts, anyone who has heard him live can testify to the power of his voice, and his recordings are stunning additions to any musical collection. He would go on to enter singing contests in the following years, and developed a very large fan base in Latin America along with his native Spain. His popularity was soaring at the moment of his untimely death. He had a child, and another daughter on the way, when he lost his life in an automobile accident. Many writers speak about the absurd death of Nino Bravo, and he is widely remembered throughout Spain and Latin America. But there is no place where he is more beloved than his native Valencia.
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