Luminiţa Cioabă
Writer, dramatist and poet. She is a member of the Romanian Union of Writers and one of the most important Romani writers in Europe.
Pastora María Pavón Cruz “La Niña de los Peines”
One of the most important voices of flamenco art. She is in the most important woman who has given flamenco singing to this day. She was a very complete cantaora, who dominated all flamenco styles and also created her own suit, the cante por bamberas, a style by peteneras and another by tientos.
Mercedes Fernández Vargas “La Serneta”
Cantaora, composer, guitarist and guitar teacher. One of the most famous cantaoras in history. Master in the cante por soleá , she created up to 7 soleá styles.
Gabi Luncă
She is one of the most famous folk music singers in Romania. With a silvery voice and "sweet vibratos", she has conquered the audience at home and abroad for more than half a century.
Maria Severa Onofriana “Maria Severa” or “A Severa”
She is considered the first known fado singer, reaching an almost mythical status after her death. She is the founder of the Portuguese musical style "Fado", urban popular music, the most internationally known expression of Portuguese music.
Philomena Franz
Survivor of the Samudaripen and writer. In her book Zwischen Liebe und Hass, Ein Zigeunerleben (1985), she narrated her biography: her happy childhood, the expulsion from school, forced labor, Auschwitz and having to start from scratch.
Pastora Rojas Monge “Pastora Imperio”
Cantaora y compositora. Una de las voces más importantes del arte flamenco. Está considerada la mujer más importante que hasta hoy ha dado el cante flamenco.
Francisca Aguilera Domínguez “Paca Aguilera”
Singer. Thanks to her we know the cantes of La Trini . She used to be accompanied on guitar by her sister Maria. She also sang along with the piano. She created her own cante por malagueñas.
María José Jiménez Cortiñas “Guru”
She has a Diploma in Social Work from the University of Salamanca. She is the first Romani woman candidate for the Congress of Deputies. She is president of the Asociación Gitanas Feministas por la Diversidad and pioneer in the political formulation of the Romani Feminism in Spain.
Alina Șerban
Actress and playwright, is recognized for writing and presenting shows with messages for social justice, against racism, sexism, homophobia and all forms of discrimination.
