Paco de Lucía

Spain was overwhelmed on Feb. 26 by the sad news of the death of Paco de Lucía.

Paco is the unsurpassed master among flamenco guitarists, winner of many awards such as the “Premio de los Principes de Asturias de las Artes,” “Premio Nacional de Guitarra de arte Flamenco” and many others. A guitarist admired and respected worldwide for his guitar playing and daring in the field of music. His worldwide fame began when he released the piece “Entre dos Aguas. In the late 1960s, he became acquainted with the best flamenco singer ever; Camarón de la Isla.

A friendship developed between the two masters based on mutual admiration for each other's vocal and guitar skills. Together they form an unparalleled duo, release 10 records and put flamenco on the world map.

The death of Paco de Lucía is mourned by many, including non-flamenco lovers. When Camarón died in 1992, it was a great loss to the flamenco and gypsy world. He is still revered, all young singers try to emulate him and flowers are laid daily at his memorial in “La Línea de la Concepción. It is impossible to talk about flamenco music or listen to it without Camarón and Paco, they ARE flamenco. With Paco's passing, the flamenco world feels like an orphan, the last master is no more, but his music is his legacy. A legacy that deserves a place on the World Heritage list!