The Valencian Trade Association opened an exhibition this Monday that remains open to visitors through October 29. The event honors the memory of Nino Bravo, a landmark figure in Valencian music, marking fifty years since his passing and aligning with the Generalitat Valenciana’s declaration of a year dedicated to Nino Bravo.
This debut of its kind in the city offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s artistic and personal side. Visitors will encounter objects donated by collectors and relatives, as well as pieces from the museum in Aielo de Malferit, the birthplace of Nino Bravo.
Among the attendees at the opening were the artist’s daughter, Amparo Ferri, and Dario Ledesma, the curator and biographer who has documented Bravo’s life. They underscored the significance of the exhibition, which coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of Bravo’s death and serves to keep his legacy alive for new generations.
Several standout items include the microphone Bravo used during his final appearance on a television program, the microphone associated with his rendition of the beloved song “Un beso y una flor” on TVE, the microphone he carried on all his tours, the television that accompanied him throughout his tours, and a joystick purchased in March 1973 for his last Valencia performance.
international reference
A substantial portion of the exhibition features clippings from newspapers from Spain and abroad that cover Bravo’s passing and the social moments surrounding his life, including his marriage and the birth of his daughters. “When we entered the exhibition, we found material that left a strong impression on visitors,” explains the commissioner. Some letters from fans offering condolences are also displayed among the articles.
Visitors will also find family photographs, performance contracts, vinyl records, images from Bravo’s peak years, trophies, insignia, and even his passport. A recently discovered colorful video, provided by the family, is shown for the first time.
Entrepreneurial aspect
The display includes an area that highlights Bravo’s entrepreneurial ventures during his career. He pursued production work for the group Humo’s album and had plans that were interrupted by his death. The commissioner notes that Bravo’s widow fought to bring this material to the public eye and ensured it reached the market.
Amparo Ferri, Bravo’s daughter, emphasized the exhibition’s role in sustaining the artist’s legacy and thanked the participating institutions for their collaboration. “Fifty years have passed, but better late than never,” she commented, reflecting on the enduring relevance of Bravo’s work.