Soleares sabicas biography
Sabicas is known the world over as one of the premier guitarists of the 20th Century, admired by flamenco and classical players alike.!
Soleá (or Soleares – you can say either and always be understood) is one of the slower Palos, with a beat compás and played in a Phrygian key.
Sabicas
Spanish Romani flamenco musician (–)
Musical artist
Sabicas (proper name: Agustín Castellón Campos) (16 March – 14 April ) was a Spanish flamenco guitarist of Romani origin.[1]
Biography
Sabicas was born in Pamplona, Spain, and began playing guitar at the age of five and made his performing debut two years later.
His early style was influenced by Ramón Montoya, to whom he was related on his mother's side of the family.[2] Extensive collaboration with important cantaores (male flamenco singers) of the period helped him develop his personal style.
Leaving Spain in during the Spanish Civil War, he went into exile in Latin America with bailaora (dancer) Carmen Amaya. He lived in Mexico City, married Esperanza González Erazo and had four children of the marriage: Maricruz , Carlos , Agustine and Margaret Agustine and Margaret live in New York City, Maricruz is deceased, and Carlos is deceased.
Amaya and Sabicas toured together several times. S