Sabicas
Sabicas (Agustín Castellón Campos, 16 March, 1912, Pamplona, Spain - 14 April 1990, New York, USA) was a Flamenco guitarist of Romani origin.
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. Read Full BioSabicas (Agustín Castellón Campos, 16 March, 1912, Pamplona, Spain - 14 April 1990, New York, USA) was a Flamenco guitarist of Romani origin.
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: Adding the Classical element to Flamenco guitar playing. Blazingly fast picado runs (scales), fast arpeggios, quality composition for the many forms of flamenco, and never losing the rhythm, which was critical if playing with a dancer. Also, he was considered to have "perfect pitch". Sabicas was a tremendous genius of his day, not only with technique, but with major contributions, rendering Flamenco unimaginable and giving new tools and possibilities for the solo instrument. He brought this art to concert halls and major theaters where all classes can enjoy.
Notable contemporary players such as, Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, Juan Manuel Cañizares, El Viejín, Vicente Amigo, Gerardo Nuñez and many more claim large influence to Sabicas' music.
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. Read Full BioSabicas (Agustín Castellón Campos, 16 March, 1912, Pamplona, Spain - 14 April 1990, New York, USA) was a Flamenco guitarist of Romani origin.
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: Adding the Classical element to Flamenco guitar playing. Blazingly fast picado runs (scales), fast arpeggios, quality composition for the many forms of flamenco, and never losing the rhythm, which was critical if playing with a dancer. Also, he was considered to have "perfect pitch". Sabicas was a tremendous genius of his day, not only with technique, but with major contributions, rendering Flamenco unimaginable and giving new tools and possibilities for the solo instrument. He brought this art to concert halls and major theaters where all classes can enjoy.
Notable contemporary players such as, Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, Juan Manuel Cañizares, El Viejín, Vicente Amigo, Gerardo Nuñez and many more claim large influence to Sabicas' music.
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Bulerias
Sabicas Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Bulerias' by these artists:
Carmen Ahora! Gitanos son... primores Gitanos son... primores Y le…
Javier Ruibal Si tus ojitos fueran aceitunitas verdes, toda la noche est…
Rosalía Yo no tuve que hacer Na'ita que yo no quisiera Y aunque…
The lyrics can frequently be found in the comments below or by filtering for lyric videos.
ZEmach
There is something in the old fashioned Flamenco that will always get me more than anything.
Pure art!
Adolfo Bustamente
Único irrepetible maestro de maestros el mejor
GABRIEL RIVERA
Que me perdonen Paco de Lucía y otros que se merecen mi respeto y admiración pero para mi el mejor guitarrista flamenco que he oído en mi vida es Sabicas. Es increíble como hacía sonar a la guitarra, con qué profundidad y sentimiento.
Antonio carpes Villa
La guitarra de Sabicas es envolvente, no miente, toca lo que siente. El mejor
Juanjo
@carlitoyana 06 Si paco bebió de el,que estas hablando
carlitoyana 06
No conpares este hombre con Paco Paco es el mejor de todos los tiempos sino pon entre dos aguas de Paco pon el vídeo que sale ya de mayor ipon el minuto 2:20 vas aber lo que ase con la guitarra i luego abla
Todos los días
Paco de Lucía siempre expresó su admiración por Sabicas, y este reconoció el talento de Paco. Ambos reconocían el rol de cada uno. Cualquier otra distinción que lleve a una pseudo rivalidad es una completa invención
Manolo Díaz
@El Favalero si señor 👌🏾
rufino sanchez
Aquí está el Maestro indiscutible, el gran Sabicas (EPD), con su originalidad, estilo propio, claridad absoluta, potencia y sabor, todas cualidades difíciles de igualar.
Yudith belen Vazquez
Paco de Lucia es de otro planeta según el público