Paco Cepero
Paco Cepero (born 6 March 1942) is a Spanish flamenco guitarist. In addition to accompanying numerous artists, he has released several solo albums, including and .
Beginnings[]
Paco Cepero was born on March 6, 1942 in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz Province). At the age of 16 he made his debut as a professional in the Grand Theatre Falla in Cadiz.
In 1963 he arrived in Madrid and started work in the tablao "Los Canasteros" (owned by Manolo Caracol). From then until now he has travelled the world with his guitar, alone or accompanying numerous singers.
Awards[]
Evidence of his status as flamenco guitarist are the numerous awards he has won throughout his career; in 1975, in 1977 and , in addition to the of the city of Ceuta, the prize and for the year 1999. Paco Cepero has played and recorded with figures of incomparable singing including Manolo Caracol, Camaron de la Isla, , Terremoto, El Lebrijano and .
Besides his work as a guitarist, his renown extends to include his work as a composer of numerous successful flamenco and popular songs for such singers as Isabel Pantoja, Julio Iglesias, and Chiquetete.
References[]
- Paco Cepero at De Flamenco (Spanish language)
- Paco Cepero: Nuestro guitarrista más universal at La Voz Digital (Spanish language)
External links[]
- Pace Cepero entry at Jerez Siempre (Spanish language)
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