De Lucía, Paco

The Profile

Francisco Sánchez Gómez, known as Paco de Lucía (1947–2014), was a Spanish flamenco guitarist celebrated for expanding flamenco guitar technique and for fusing flamenco with jazz and other genres.

Born in Algeciras, Spain (1947-12-21) and died 2014-02-25. Began professional recording at age 14 (Los chiquitos de Algeciras, 1961). 'Fuente y caudal' (1973) contains the influential track 'Entre dos aguas'. Widely regarded as a major innovator in flamenco who brought the music to international audiences.

The provided review treats Fuente y caudal as a seminal Paco de Lucía album, highlighting its range of flamenco palos and the landmark track "Entre dos aguas." The reviewer praises De Lucía's virtuosity and his role opening flamenco to fusion with jazz and other rhythms. The album is recommended as an entry point to flamenco guitar.