Sabicas
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Sabicas (Agustín Castellón Campos) was a Flamenco guitarist who was born in 1912 in Pamplona, Spain and died in 1990 in New York.
Sabicas began playing guitar at the age of 4 and made his performing debut 2 years later. His early style was influenced by Ramón Montoya. Extensive collaboration with important cantaores (male Flamenco singers) of the period helped him develop his unique personal style.
Leaving Spain in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, he went into exile in South America with bailaora (dancer) Carmen Amaya. The two toured together several times. Sabicas later settled in New York City in the United States. He did not return to his native Spain until 1967.
Sabicas was instrumental in the introduction of Flamenco to audiences outside of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. He was probably best known for his technical skills: breathtaking speed, while maintaining crispness and clarity.
Listen to clip of Sabicas (35 s, 158 Kb) playing a Guajiras.
Partial Discography
- Flamenco on Fire
- Flamenco Fiesta
- Queen of the Gypsies (with Carmen Amaya)
- Flamenco! (with Carmen Amaya)
- Flamenco Puro
- Rock Encounter (with Joe Beck)
- Sabicas y Escudero (with Mario Escudero)
- Fantastic Guitars (with Mario Escudero)
- From the Pampas to the Rio Grande (with Mario Escudero)
- Festival Gitana (with Los Trianeros)
- Sabicas, Volumes 1-3
- El Rey de Flamenco
- Flamenco Reflections
- Flamenco!!
- Flamenco Fantasy
- Flaming Flamenco Guitar
- Flamenco Virtuoso
- Sixteen Immortal Performances
- Solo Flamenco
- The Art of the Guitar
- Tres guitarras tiene Sabicases:Sabicas