Pilar Alonso, Memorial statue in Maó, Spain
Pilar Alonso is a metal memorial statue in Maó, a port city on the island of Menorca, Spain, created by artist Francesc Vila Bofarull. It stands in a public space in the city and pays tribute to the singer of the same name who was born there.
Pilar Alonso Moll was born in Mahón in 1897 and made her stage debut in 1913 at the city's Teatro Principal before moving to Barcelona to develop her career. She became one of the most recorded artists in her genre during the 1920s, then left the stage after marrying in 1926.
Pilar Alonso Moll was a singer from Maó who became known in the 1910s and 1920s for performing Catalan cuplés, a style of popular song dealing with everyday life. Her way of weaving local traditions into her repertoire made her a recognizable figure in the popular culture of the time.
The memorial stands in a public space in Maó and can be visited at any time without charge. It fits naturally into a walk through the city center and is easy to spot on foot.
Pilar Alonso Moll's most famous song, 'Nena', recorded in 1919, went on to be performed by many other artists after her retirement. In 2010, a CD collecting her recordings was released so that new generations could discover her voice.
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