The craftsman Juan Brito, named Favorite Son of Lanzarote in 2013, passed away this Wednesday at the age of 98. Brito was born in Peñón del Indiano in Tinajo in 1919 and was always closely linked to the traditions, folklore and archeology of the island.
Coinciding with his appointment as Favorite Son, the Cabildo highlighted his career as a researcher, noting that "he discovered, for example, unpublished caves, some of geological or prehistoric interest, rock engravings and archaeological material."
In addition, they pointed out that this Lanzarote native "created the Archaeological Museum that collects the pieces of farmland on the Island that have been disappearing, founded the Titerroygatra folk group, later known as Los Campesinos, created the saranda or malagueña dance, which for the first time was danced with two women and a man, and composed more than 50% of the group's songs."
However, his best-known facet was that of a craftsman, especially as a ceramist and sculptor, but also as a carpenter and stonemason.
