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Paco de Lucía

Musician
Forflamenco fans, guitarists, world music listeners, readers of musical reviews
2 Reviews 1 Definitions 6 Charts
Flamenco Blues Jazz Fusion

The Profile

Paco de Lucía (born Francisco Sánchez Gómez, 21 December 1947 – 25 February 2014) was a Spanish flamenco guitarist renowned for technical mastery, influential recordings, and collaborations with jazz-fusion guitarists.

Widely credited with transforming and popularizing modern flamenco through technical innovation and cross-genre collaborations (notably with Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin).

Reviews praise Paco de Lucía's technical mastery and sensorial, acoustic expression. They highlight collaborations with jazz-fusion guitarists and instrumental albums that evoke Spain. Specific albums discussed include Solo Quiero Caminar and Friday Night In San Francisco.

Notable Quotes

❝ Gently, I cut the silence with what I define as the music of the Gods.
❝ Paco De Lucia is a Spanish guitarist, his genre is flamenco, and he has collaborated with guitarists of the caliber of John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, and Larry Coryell.
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