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Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain (1947 – present)
Paco de Lucía is considered a master of rasgueados and picados and is capable of playing with blinding speed on the flamenco guitar.
Born Francisco Sánchez Gómez in Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain on December 21, 1947, he is the youngest of five children. The son of flamenco guitarist Antonio Sánchez, and brother of flamenco singer Pepe de Lucía and flamenco guitarist Ramón de Algeciras, he adopted the stage name Paco de Lucía in honor of his Portuguese mother, Lucía Gomes.
In 1958, at age 11, de Lucía made his first public appearance on Radio Algeciras, and a year later he was awarded a special prize in the Jerez flamenco competition. In 1961, he toured with the flamenco troupe of dancer José Greco. In 1964, de Lucía met Madrilenian guitarist Ricardo Modrego with whom he recorded three albums: Dos guitarras flamencas, Dos Guitarras Flamencas En Stereo, and 12 Canciones De Garcia Lorca Para Guitarra. Between 1968 and 1977, he enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with fellow New Flamenco innovator Camarón De La Isla. The two recorded 10 albums together.
In 1979, de Lucía, John McLaughlin and Larry Coryell formed “The Guitar Trio” and together made a brief tour of Europe and released a video recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall entitled Meeting of Spirits. Coryell was later replaced by Al Di Meola, and since 1981, the trio have recorded three albums under that line-up.
Born Francisco Sánchez Gómez in Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain on December 21, 1947, he is the youngest of five children. The son of flamenco guitarist Antonio Sánchez, and brother of flamenco singer Pepe de Lucía and flamenco guitarist Ramón de Algeciras, he adopted the stage name Paco de Lucía in honor of his Portuguese mother, Lucía Gomes.
In 1958, at age 11, de Lucía made his first public appearance on Radio Algeciras, and a year later he was awarded a special prize in the Jerez flamenco competition. In 1961, he toured with the flamenco troupe of dancer José Greco. In 1964, de Lucía met Madrilenian guitarist Ricardo Modrego with whom he recorded three albums: Dos guitarras flamencas, Dos Guitarras Flamencas En Stereo, and 12 Canciones De Garcia Lorca Para Guitarra. Between 1968 and 1977, he enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with fellow New Flamenco innovator Camarón De La Isla. The two recorded 10 albums together.
In 1979, de Lucía, John McLaughlin and Larry Coryell formed “The Guitar Trio” and together made a brief tour of Europe and released a video recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall entitled Meeting of Spirits. Coryell was later replaced by Al Di Meola, and since 1981, the trio have recorded three albums under that line-up.
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Antologia, Vol. 1
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Entre Dos Aguas
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jorgepolog wrote:
El retrasado este esta a favor de la nueva ley de censura, Boicot hacia él !!!!
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itsalexbrah wrote:
make sure to listen to Reflejo de Luna
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Theeboon wrote:
Genio definitivo de la guitarra!
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lovebeatloko wrote:
Brilliantly . Amazing playing.♥
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javiikiller wrote:
I don't think this is underrated, but this is appreciated by the few people that can do it.
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through-journey wrote:
Best guitarist ever.
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Neue_regel_ wrote:
Best classical guitarist since the 1970's. Respect.
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Fernandovini wrote:
http://sportv.globo.com/videos/ta-na-area/v/sob-o-comando-de-guardiola-barcelona-mostra-que-jogar-bonito-tem-que-ser-normal/1601624/#/%C3%BAltimos/page/1 ISTO É PACO??? SE SIM, QUAL O NOME DA MUSICA , ME AJUDEM
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arpeggiosfromhe wrote:
This is stupidly underrated. [4] Al Di Meola & Paco de Lucía & Andés Segovia
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snortcrystal wrote:
oh Paco
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Leviatan_ wrote:
@M_Gallagher con el tag "sexy" ahi si te caes de espalda
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StormLightsBane wrote:
This is stupidly underrated. [3]
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Davadarho wrote:
El alma andaluz, es la guitarra flamenca/rumba con génio ! :D
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edefakiel wrote:
This is stupidly underrated. [2]
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morbid-rogue wrote:
Such a mind-blowingly talented guitarist.
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Akana_ wrote:
♥
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Akana_ wrote:
231,956 listeners = not underrated
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The_Thomas wrote:
This is stupidly underrated.
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nicoinfurs wrote:
It's hard to pick a favorite when literally everything is good. Even Concierto de Aranjuez, a fairly new and experimental album for Paco, is just amazing. He never reads notes or sheets because it's all by ear, but for Concierto de Aranjuez he did.
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HelloListen wrote:
Hey everyone :) The 20th birthday of my friend Tim is in about one month. I need a present and now its about you: It would be soooooo nice of you, if you would send me a photo of yourself holding a sheet of paper with birthday wishes (written in your mother langue) Note your country your name. I wanna make a poster with birthday wishes from all around the world. Send me a message. Thanks :)
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Apr
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Paco de LucÃa
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles CA, United States
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Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami, United States
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Symphony Hall, Boston, MA, Boston MA, United States
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