De Lucía, Paco

The Profile

Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer from Algeciras, a defining figure who modernized flamenco and brought it to worldwide audiences.

Birth name Francisco Sánchez Gómez; stage name honors his mother Lucía Gómez. From Algeciras, Spain. Recorded "Los chiquitos de Algeciras" in 1961 with his brother Ramón. "Fuente y caudal" includes the landmark track "Entre dos aguas," introducing bass and bongos to flamenco and pointing toward flamenco–jazz fusion.

A detailed, enthusiastic review of Fuente y caudal, spotlighting Paco de Lucía’s technical mastery and emotional depth. Tracks span key flamenco palos and open doors to fusion, with Entre dos aguas highlighted as a watershed moment. The write-up frames Paco as the foremost ambassador of flamenco, expanding its reach beyond Spain.