Paco de Lucía — Barcelona, 1986

Capture of a Paco de Lucía concert in Barcelona in 1986, a valuable record of the greatest flamenco guitarist in history at the height of his art. A pioneer of « nuevo flamenco » and fusion, Paco de Lucía revolutionised the flamenco guitar by bringing in jazz, Brazilian music and new harmonies, without ever abandoning the duende. In this period he toured with his sextet, an open line-up of second guitar, cante, flute and saxophone, electric bass and percussion, which lastingly transformed the sound of concert flamenco. This filmed live concert reveals his exceptionally virtuosic, fast playing, his lightning right hand and his unique sense of rhythm and melody. A period document, the capture conveys the intensity of a 1980s flamenco performance in Spain. A reference full concert for lovers of flamenco guitar and Spanish music. (Lacking a verified setlist and line-up for this exact date, those details are not listed.)