José Javier León

José Javier León is a Spanish scholar and professor with a doctorate in Spanish Literature from the University of Granada. He has taught in Spain, England, and the United States and has authored numerous books focusing on Federico García Lorca, particularly exploring the concept of 'duende' in popular culture. León recently participated in a conference at the New York Flamenco Festival, discussing the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on Lorca's work and his understanding of cultural and racial issues.