Flashmencoteca – Niño Ricardo
This month in our Flashmencoteca section, we dedicate a tribute to a master of flamenco guitar: El Niño Ricardo. Revolutionary, genius and creator of “Ricardismo”, his legacy marked a before and after in flamenco,
Flashmencovideo
In our flamenco guitar school, we always strive to inspire you and bring you closer to the soul of the flamenco art. That is why we are launching a new monthly section: “The Video of the Month”, where we will share a featured video. In some
Stories of Progress – Lluis Castañ
In the fascinating world of flamenco, Lluis Castañ emerges as an inspiring example of vocation and dedication. With no flamenco background and coming from classical guitar, he found his passion after discovering the collaborations between Paco de Lucía and
Antonio Rey – Grammy for “Historias de un flamenco”.
Antonio Rey, guitarist born in Madrid and raised in Jerez de la Frontera, has been awarded his second Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album for his work “Historias de un flamenco”. The ceremony was held in Florida, where Rey
Sevillian Sky
Introductory Falseta 01 of the seguiriya Cielo Sevillano del Niño Ricardo, performed by Paco de Lucía in his album “Paco por Descubrir”.
Anecdotes of Niño Ricardo
Niño Ricardo had curved fingernails on his right hand, something that did not go unnoticed when he rested his hand on the bar or held a glass. He himself would say, with his usual sincerity: “They’re shitty nails!”, referring to how fragile
The 7 essential tasks for daily practice
The flamenco guitar is much more than an instrument; it is the fusion of techniques, emotions and traditions, perfected over decades by masters and professionals. Every touch, strum and compás is the result of countless hours of
El Niño Ricardo
In Seville, at the beginning of the 20th century, Manuel Serrapí Sánchez, better known as Niño Ricardo, was born in the neighborhood of San Juan de la Palma. This exceptional guitarist completely transformed the way of playing flamenco guitar. He began in small Sevillian tablaos and went on to perform on the most important stages […]
Paco de Lucía
Paco de Lucía, born Francisco Gustavo Sánchez Gómez on December 21, 1947 in Algeciras, Spain, is considered one of the most influential and revolutionary guitarists in the history of flamenco. His life and work not only transformed this musical genre, but also brought him unprecedented international recognition, fusing styles and breaking musical and cultural barriers.