Sabicas (Agustín Castellón Campos, 16 March, 1912, Pamplona, Spain - 14 Apr… Read Full Bio ↴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. 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. 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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Carmen Ahora! Gitanos son... primores Gitanos son... primores Y le…
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@luisfernandogiraldoabad1518
Tu no fuiste el mejor ni el rey de la guitarra flamenca Sabicas..
Eres y estas en el olimpo de los Dioses...!!!
@cynthiagranados6112
Pero que maravilla con Sabicas mís respetó y admiracion es lo maximo sin ofender ni aser menos a nadie
Y algo que me encanta de el de Sabicas que cuando acaba pone unas carita y nos dicen no exageren no es para tanto sé mandan conmigo y eso tambien es La grandeza de Sabicas ademas dé todo es un ser humano que es puro AMOR
@ricardojimenezjimenez3219
De esta fuente bebió paco de lucia su mentor don sabicas un gitano de Pamplona navarra
@miguelresensiz4047
Que guitarrista tan completo simplemente maravilloso el mejor sin duda
@zemach4422
There is something in the old fashioned Flamenco that will always get me more than anything.
Pure art!
@donaldmcleod5418
My father was a Castilian Spaniard and was friends with the fabulous Sabicas who baptized me in Van Nuys California as a young girl he is the best flamenco guitars that ever was
@marycruznieto9081
Maravilloso Sabicas nunca tendremos a un clasico del toque flamenco , escuela para las nuevas generaciones.
@bagyy8a12en
el más grande de todos
@luisfelipesanabriaruiz3264
Dios mio, como se puede ser tan bueno en la guitarra? Que increible
@fraciscotirapu2358
¡Qué limpieza en el toque ! Genial