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Spanish flamenco guitarist, composer, and revolutionary innovator who transformed traditional flamenco into a global art form.Born in Algeciras, Spain, Paco de Lucía began guitar training at age 5 under his father. He recorded his first album at 14 and later collaborated extensively with singer Camarón de la Isla. His fusion of jazz, classical, and Latin elements expanded flamenco's boundaries, earning international acclaim. Key works include 'Entre dos aguas' and collaborations with John McLaughlin and Al Di Meola. Awarded the Prince of Asturias Award in 2004.

• His stage name honors his Portuguese mother, Lucía Gomes ('Paco de Lucía' = 'Paco of Lucía')
• Revolutionized flamenco by introducing Peruvian cajón percussion, now standard in the genre
• Suffered severe stage fright despite legendary status, describing performances as 'torture'
• Died of a heart attack while playing with his children on a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
• Posthumously awarded Spain's Gold Medal of Fine Arts in 2014