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Perhaps the best-known name in Flamenco, Spaniard Paco de Lucia is anundisputed master of the form. His nuanced guitar work is passionate andgritty one minute, delicate and heart-breaking the next. Born to a musicalfamily, de Lucia learned at the feet of his father and brothers. A childprodigy, by the age of sixteen he was leading bands and touring the world.Like many deeply talented musicians, de Lucia was never content to simplyexcel as a traditional player. He's continually broadened his musicalhorizons, collaborating with artists including Chick Correa, Al Di Meola,and John McLaughlin to the chagrin of his purist fans. Regardless of yourfeelings about his musical explorations, de Lucia's traditional Flamencoremains awe-inspiring: fast, complex, and captivating.
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