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ALSEA, Ore. (AP) — A love for flamenco guitar brought John Shelton and Susan Farretta together during college in the mid-1960s. It was only the beginning for Shelton-Farretta Guitars. "John was always ...

We're getting word that Paco de Lucia died Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 66. We remember the Spanish guitarist with a profile that originally aired July 16, 2004. Paco de Lucia has played flamenco guitar for ...

Hailed as “one of the most astonishing flamenco guitarists in the world” (Austin Classical Guitar), Grisha Goryachev blends classical precision with the fiery soul of flamenco. A protégé of Paco de ...

A classical isn't just some variant of a regular acoustic guitar, it's very much its own instrument, with a unique feel, sound, and required playing style. Whether you're new to classical, or you're ...

You wouldn’t think Beethoven’s most popular piano piece would work transcribed into castanet-tempting, flamenco guitar greatness. But, boy it really does. And the fiery flamenco finale is an ending ...

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Adrienne White looks back at the life of Paco de Lucia World-renowned Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia has died aged 66 in Mexico, reportedly of a heart attack while playing with his children on a ...

Flamenco Guitar Master Paco de Lucía Dies in Mexico The Virtuoso Player Started Recording in his Teens By Stephen Miller Follow ...

Nylon-stringed guitars are a great choice for people who want to play softer, more romantic music, such as classical or flamenco. They’re also ideal for beginners, since the strings tend to be gentler ...