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VIVA
FLAMENCO! - the highly-anticipated sequel to FLAMENCO FIRE AND GRACE - captures
the spirit of Andalusia with vivid and daring performances by
the masters of traditional flamenco guitar including Paco de Lucía,
Tomatito, Gerardo Núñez, Pepe Habichuela, Chuscales and many more.
About some of the guitar masters featured
on VIVA FLAMENCO!
Tomatito
Tomatito is more than just one of the foremost modern-day flamenco
performers he has Flamenco in his bloodlines and carries with him its
deep-rooted tradition. Raised on flamenco the way most are raised on
food and water, Tomatito watched his father, grandfather and uncle - all Andalusian
traditionalists - turn sparks to flame using nothing
more than a guitar and passion.
Pepe Habichuela
Family ties bind more than just human to human - it links spirit to
art. Pepe Habichuela is a perfect example. Born in Granada, Habichuela
was raised on the guitar, following the teachings handed down from his
grandfather, father and each one of his brothers. For him, flamenco
guitar is a lifeline connecting family heritage, artistic expression and
most importantly, duende.
Diego Carrasco
Born in Jerez, a town steeped in Flamenco and sherry wine, Diego
Carrasco was the son of a family of Flamenco musicians based in the
Gypsy Barrio de Santiago quarter.
His study of guitar was under the eccentric, bohemian guidance of
Raphael Del Aguila. This learned expertise led him to play for such
renowned bailaores (flamenco dancers) as Antonio Gades, La Tolea,
Christina Hoyes and Lola Flores - inspiring them with his rhythmic
spontaneity.
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