Manolo Sanlucar

Manolo Sanlúcar (Manuel Muñoz Alcón, born in Sanlúcar de Barrameda ,Cadiz, 21 November, 1945) is one of the most important Spanish flamenco guitarists and composers of present times.
Fom his childhood Manolo was exceptionally skilled to follow in his steps. His father amateur guitarist Isidro Sanlúcar, took him to Seville in 1950 where he was recommended to Pepe Marchena, with whom Manolo took part in his first tour as a professional.
From the age 13 he accompanied other artists like La Paquera de Jerez, María Vargas, Porrina de Badajoz and Agujetas. In the sixties, he recorded his first album as a solo artist. After a relationship with Enrique Morente, when he was not yet twenty, he composed his trilogy "Mundo y formas de la guitarra" which was awarded the Premio Nacional de Música in 2001.
Manolo Sanlucar has received many prestigious awards, confirming his place as one of history’s greatest flamenco guitarists.

Artist website: www.manolosanlucar.com

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