Paco de Lucia Legacy
PACO DE LUCIA LEGACY
Paco de Lucía was a revolutionary flamenco guitarist who transformed the genre with his virtuosity, innovation, and global collaborations. His music bridged flamenco, jazz, and world music, earning him international acclaim. As a cultural icon, his influence continues to shape generations of musicians. Today, we are fortunate to experience his legacy live through a spectacular show that reunites all of his original band members — the Paco de Lucía Legacy.
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Flamenco, Latin Jazz & Cuban Rhythms – The Paco de Lucía Legacy
Experience the living legacy of Paco de Lucía through a new generation of exceptional musicians who were part of his original band and now bring to life the Paco de Lucía Sextet sound — an unforgettable concert tribute to Paco de Lucía, blending flamenco, Latin jazz, and Cuban soul.
Alain Pérez – Bass
Born in Trinidad, Cuba, Alain Pérez is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Cuban music — a virtuoso bassist, composer, and arranger. Trained in classical guitar and piano, he quickly rose to prominence, performing with Cuban legends such as Chucho Valdés and Isaac Delgado, and joining the project Equipo Cuba for a European tour in 1998.
In 2004, Alain became part of Paco de Lucía’s sextet, debuting on the Latin Grammy-winning album Cositas Buenas, produced by Javier Limón. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with musical icons like Celia Cruz, Chick Corea, Enrique Morente, Paquito D’Rivera, Diego el Cigala, and Jerry González.
As a solo artist, Alain Pérez stands as one of the great ambassadors of Afro-Cuban music and Latin jazz. His acclaimed discography includes En el Aire, Apetecible, Hablando con Juana, El Alma de un Son, ADN, A Romper el Coco, El Cuento de la Buena Pipa, Cha Cha Cha, and Homenaje a lo Tradicional.
Antonio Serrano – Harmonica
Madrid-born Antonio Serrano is widely regarded as one of the finest harmonica players in the world. Trained from age 7 under the legendary Larry Adler, he gained international recognition through extensive European tours. His versatility spans classical, jazz, blues, and pop, making him a unique voice in contemporary music.
Antonio has performed with Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, and has interpreted works by Gershwin and Piazzolla. In 2004, he joined Paco de Lucía’s sextet, revolutionizing flamenco by introducing the harmonica to the genre. With nine solo albums to his name, Serrano is a cornerstone of modern instrumental music and a vital part of the Paco de Lucía Legacy Concert.
Antonio Sánchez – Flamenco Guitar
Born in Madrid in 1984, Antonio Sánchez comes from one of flamenco’s most iconic families. Nephew of Paco de Lucía and Ramón de Algeciras, Antonio was immersed in the art of flamenco from a young age and trained with virtuoso Juan Manuel Cañizares.
He began his career in the flamenco tablaos of Madrid and Barcelona, later touring internationally with dance companies led by Antonio Márquez and Domingo Ortega. For over a decade, Antonio was the second guitarist in Paco de Lucía’s legendary sextet, performing worldwide. In 2023, he released his debut solo album Kavara, marking his own path within the Paco de Lucía Legacy.
David de Jacoba – Flamenco Vocals
David de Jacoba is recognized as one of the leading young flamenco singers of his generation. His debut album Jubileo—produced by Lucky Losada and Carlos de Jacoba—was nominated for “Best New Flamenco Singer Album” at the Premios Flamenco Hoy.
Featuring collaborations with Pepe Habichuela, Vicente Amigo, Juan Antonio Salazar, and Tomatito, the record established him as a distinctive voice in modern flamenco. David spent four years as a vocalist in Paco de Lucía’s final sextet, performing in major international tours. He has also worked with Enrique Morente, Sara Baras, Joaquín Cortés, Niño Josele, Duquende, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Jerry González. In 2024, he released the EP La Caleta with the group La Plazuela.
Israel Suárez “Piraña” – Flamenco Percussion
Israel Suárez “Piraña” is celebrated as the world’s foremost flamenco percussionist. He began his professional career with Niña Pastori and has since collaborated with artists such as Vicente Amigo, Sara Baras, Antonio Canales, Arcángel, Luz Casal, Buika, Lenny Kravitz, Mariza, Ricky Martin, and Alejandro Fernández.
A key member of Paco de Lucía’s sextet for over a decade, Piraña played a crucial role in fusing the Peruvian cajón with flamenco—a groundbreaking innovation inspired by Paco himself. His powerful and dynamic playing has redefined modern flamenco percussion, embodying the true rhythm of the Paco de Lucía Legacy.
Farru – Flamenco Dance
Farru, born Antonio Fernández Montoya in Seville in 1988, belongs to the legendary flamenco dynasty Los Farrucos. Grandson of the great Farruco, he made his stage debut at age 2 in Berlin and, by 2001, performed in the U.S. with Farruquito and Family.
In 2006, he premiered his first solo show and embarked on a world tour that included the New York City Center. Farru’s artistry transcends flamenco—he has shared the stage with Beyoncé, Björk, Marc Anthony, and Paulina Rubio. Between 2008 and 2009, he presented Los Farruco and joined Farruquito’s show Puro. In 2010, he became a member of Paco de Lucía’s company, performing in more than 100 concerts worldwide and continuing to honor the Paco de Lucía Legacy through his passionate and powerful dance.
The Paco de Lucía Legacy – A Timeless Tribute in Concert
This ensemble represents the pure spirit of the Paco de Lucía Sextet—a group of extraordinary musicians who lived and performed alongside the maestro himself. Together, they revive the essence of his music in an authentic Paco de Lucía concert experience, where flamenco meets jazz, Cuban rhythms, and global soul.
Guest Artists – Paco de Lucía Legacy Concert
Celebrating the timeless Paco de Lucía Legacy through the voices and instruments of exceptional artists who continue the spirit of the Paco de Lucía Sextet. This Paco de Lucía concert gathers some of the most renowned flamenco, jazz, and world music musicians of our time.
JOSEMI CARMONA
Josemi Carmona is a guitarist, composer, and producer — a key figure in the evolution of flamenco toward new musical languages. The son of the legendary Pepe Habichuela, he grew up in one of flamenco’s great dynasties and developed his own distinctive style from an early age: open, subtle, and deeply musical.
At just 14, he joined Ketama, the groundbreaking group that revolutionized flamenco fusion by blending it with pop, salsa, jazz, and African rhythms — shaping an entire generation. With Ketama, he enjoyed two decades of international success that redefined the genre.
After Ketama, Josemi launched a successful solo career, releasing Sumando with Carles Benavent, Hands with Pepe Habichuela and Dave Holland, and Las Pequeñas Cosas, nominated for a Latin Grammy. His acclaimed collaborations with Javier Colina and Bandolero include De Cerca (2016), De Cerca en Directo (2017), and VIDA (2022).
He has performed with artists as diverse as Paco de Lucía, Alejandro Sanz, Chick Corea, Jorge Pardo, Diego El Cigala, Bebo Valdés, Juanes, and Estrella Morente.
Josemi Carmona brings a contemporary vision to the Paco de Lucía Legacy Concert, bridging tradition and modernity with unmatched sensitivity.
SANDRA CARRASCO
Sandra Carrasco is one of the most versatile and distinctive voices in contemporary flamenco. With a strong foundation in traditional cante, she has embraced influences from jazz, bossa nova, and world music — always moving audiences through authenticity and emotion.
She has collaborated with Anoushka Shankar (touring for three years after Traveller), Richard Bona (Flamenco Project), Carlos Saura, the National Ballet of Spain, and Eva Yerbabuena, among others.
With four studio albums — Sandra Carrasco (2011), Océano (2014), Travesía (2016), and Recordando a Marchena — she stands as a leading female voice in today’s Paco de Lucía concert legacy, blending purity with innovation.
MONTSE CORTÉS
Born in Barcelona, Montse Cortés began performing at age 13 in the iconic tablao El Cordobés, combining flamenco singing, dance, and classical Spanish training.
She has collaborated with flamenco masters such as Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, and Vicente Amigo, and worked with top dancers including Joaquín Cortés, Farruquito, Eva Yerbabuena, Belén Maya, and Sara Baras.
Her voice features on numerous acclaimed albums, and as a solo artist she has released Alabanza, La Rosa Blanca, Flamencas en la Sombra, and Agua de Miel.
Montse embodies the soulful, powerful essence of the Paco de Lucía Legacy through her voice.
JAVIER COLINA
Javier Colina is one of the most versatile and respected double bass players in the world. He has worked with jazz legends like Tete Montoliu, Al Foster, and Chucho Valdés, and has left a major mark on flamenco through collaborations with Tomatito, Diego El Cigala, and Enrique Morente, notably in Lágrimas Negras.
His creative range shines in projects such as Songhai with Ketama and Toumani Diabaté, and En la Imaginación with Silvia Pérez Cruz.
Colina’s artistry bridges the spirit of jazz and flamenco, a core element of the Paco de Lucía Sextet legacy.
DIEGO DEL MORAO
Diego del Morao, son of Moraito Chico, comes from the legendary Los Morao flamenco dynasty. Known for his masterful rhythm and expressive creativity, he is one of the most in-demand guitarists in flamenco today.
He has performed alongside José Mercé, Enrique Morente, Diego El Cigala, Niña Pastori, Miguel Poveda, Farruquito, and many more. Paco de Lucía himself once said publicly that Diego was “his weakness.”
Currently, he tours with Israel Fernández while continuing to perform solo — keeping alive the rhythm and emotion of the Paco de Lucía Legacy Concert.
JOSÉ DEL TOMATE
José Fernández, known as José del Tomate, was born in Almería into a renowned flamenco family — his father is the legendary Tomatito. Influenced by Sabicas, Paco de Lucía, and especially his uncle El Niño Miguel, he decided at 13 to follow his family’s musical path.
In 2018, he released Plaza Vieja, an album full of strength and homage to the great masters. By 19, he was already performing internationally with his father. His youthful energy and pure flamenco spirit make him a natural heir to the Paco de Lucía Legacy.
JUAN HABICHUELA “NIETO”
A proud member of the historic Habichuela family, Juan Habichuela “Nieto” carries forward one of flamenco’s most respected lineages.
At 15, he joined Enrique Morente on a tour of the Americas — “I couldn’t believe it,” he recalls, “I was 15 and already performing in New York with one of the greats.”
Inspired by Sabicas, Niño Ricardo, Tomatito, and of course Paco de Lucía, he has developed his own refined sound rooted in tradition.
His solo albums — Sentimientos de mi Ser, Mi Alma a Solas, and 8 Abrazos para Lorca — confirm him as a modern torchbearer of the Paco de Lucía Legacy.
CHANO DOMÍNGUEZ
Born in Cádiz in 1960, Chano Domínguez is a pianist and composer internationally acclaimed for merging jazz and flamenco. After his beginnings with the group CAI, he went on to collaborate with Paco de Lucía, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and Martirio.
His discography includes Piano Ibérico (2010), Bendito (2016), and A Bola de Nieve (2019), earning Latin Grammy nominations and worldwide recognition.
Chano Domínguez is one of the most influential artists defining the musical fusion that lies at the heart of the Paco de Lucía Sextet.
DUQUENDE
Juan Rafael Cortés Santiago, known as Duquende, was born in Sabadell in 1965 and is one of the most revered voices in flamenco. Discovered and mentored by Camarón de la Isla, his profound and intuitive singing embodies pure flamenco truth.
He was the first cantaor to join Paco de Lucía’s second sextet as a permanent member, performing on the world’s greatest stages. His albums — Soy el Duende, Duquende y la guitarra de Tomatito, Samaruco, Mi forma de vivir, and Rompecabezas — stand as milestones in modern cante.
Duquende’s art represents the raw soul of the Paco de Lucía Concert.
ANTONIO LIZANA
Antonio Lizana, flamenco singer and jazz saxophonist, is one of the leading figures of new flamenco jazz from southern Spain. He has performed in over 30 countries, including festivals such as Womex, SXSW Austin, Shanghai Jazz Fest, Flamenco Biennale (Netherlands), and Flamenco Festivals of New York and London.
He is one of the few Spanish artists to have recorded a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR (USA) and has collaborated with Arturo O’Farrill and Alejandro Sanz on Grammy-winning projects.
Lizana brings a bold, modern voice to the Paco de Lucía Legacy Concert.
DANI DE MORÓN
Dani de Morón (Seville, 1981) grew up in Morón de la Frontera, a town steeped in flamenco heritage. His career soared when Paco de Lucía personally chose him as second guitarist for the Cositas Buenas tour.
He has released Cambio de Sentido (2012), El Sonido de mi Libertad (2015), and 21, featuring some of the most important flamenco singers of this century. Dani also composes for dance and collaborates with Accademia del Piacere, exploring the dialogue between flamenco and early Spanish music.
He represents the innovation and depth of today’s Paco de Lucía Legacy.
ANTONIO REY
Antonio Rey (Madrid, 1981) is one of the most innovative and virtuosic flamenco guitarists of his generation. A child prodigy, he developed a sound that fuses flamenco tradition with jazz and classical influences.
His debut A Través de Ti was produced by Gerardo Núñez, followed by Colores del Fuego, Camino al Alma, and Dos Partes de Mí, featuring Diego El Cigala, Miguel Poveda, Estrella Morente, and Richard Bona.
He toured Europe with Bona de la Frontera, blending jazz and flamenco, and has twice won the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album (Flamenco sin Fronteras – 2020, Historias de un Flamenco – 2024).
Antonio Rey embodies the technical brilliance and passion of the Paco de Lucía Legacy.