This program was recorded live on March 7, 2024.

Session IV: Cantes de ida y Vuelta

Part 1:

Juan José Téllez Rubio, writer and Paco de Lucía’s biographer

Moderated by Lidia Hernández-Tapia

Musicians and scholars from around the world gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable artistry of Paco de Lucía. Marking the 10th anniversary of de Lucía’s death, this conference explores the influence of the flamenco guitar virtuoso, composer, and producer on the Americas, as well as the Americas’ influence on him. Paco de Lucía (1947-2014) was a giant as a guitar innovator, his music transcending and transforming genres. His unique fusions of Spanish musical idioms with North American, Caribbean, and Latin American genres continue to influence classical, flamenco, jazz, pop, and world music today. This conference investigates de Lucía’s antecedents and honors his legacy.

Presented by the Foundation for Iberian Music at the Barry S. Brook Center for Research and Documentation and the Office of Public Programs, CUNY Graduate Center. Co-sponsored by the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies. In collaboration with Flamenco Festival New York.

Made possible by support from the Elebash Global Voices Fund.

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