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Paco de Lucía
✦Francisco Sánchez Gómez
20th–21st century1947 – 2014FlamencoSpanish
Overview
Born
1947, Algeciras, Andalusia, Spain
Died
2014
Nationality
Spanish
Tradition
Flamenco
Era
20th–21st century
Biography
The most influential flamenco guitarist of the 20th century, Paco de Lucía expanded flamenco's vocabulary by incorporating jazz, classical, and Latin elements. His technique and improvisational freedom redefined the art form.