Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist Paco de Lucia (Francisco
Sánchez Gómez) died of an apparent heart attack in Cancun, Mexico. He was 66. Born Francisco Sánchez
Gómez, he was the son of flamenco guitarist Antonio Sanchez [1908-1994], who was of Gypsy origin, took
his stage name in honor of his mother, Lucia Gomes. He was the brother of
guitarists Ramón de Algeciras [1928-2009], and musician singer Pepe de Lucia
[1945- ]. Paco formed the band ‘Paco
de Lucía Sextet’ in 1981. He is credited with transforming the folk art of flamenco into a more vibrant modern sound. Paco had a cameo role as the guitarist seen on the
veranda in “Hannie Caulder” (1971).
Paco's cameo in "Hannie Caulder" YouTube lnk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFu8YGUZEpE
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