World Music Institute presents FLAMENCO LEGENDS: The Paco de Lucía Project, 10/14

Created by ten-time Latin Grammy winner Javier Limón, The Paco de Lucía Project reassembles the original band that toured with the legendary Flamenco guitarist for the last 10 years of his career.

Featuring Paco's nephew Antonio Sánchez (guitar), Israel Suárez "Piraña" (percussion), Alain Pérez (bass), Antonio Serrano (harmonica), David de Jacoba (vocals) and Farruco (dance)

Tickets $35/$45/$65

From World Music Institute Artistic Director Par Neiburger: "World Music Institute has a very long and deep history of bringing flamenco to New York. This season we're excited to present a concert of the legendary musicians who were the last touring band for Paco de Lucía, arguably Spain's greatest exponent of Flamenco guitar. This event will be a fitting and magnificent tribute to one of the greatest Flamenco musicians to ever live."

Saturday, October 14, 2017, 8:00 p.m. Flamenco Legends: The Paco De Lucía Project Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, Manhattan

7:00 p.m. pre-show Q&A with the artists
moderated by WMI Honorary Board Member Javier Limón Created by ten-time Latin Grammy winner Javier Limón, The Paco de Lucía Project reassembles the original band that toured with the legendary flamenco guitarist for the last 10 years of his career.

This World Music Institute performance at Symphony Space is part of a North American tour that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the release of de Lucía´s first recording in 1967: La fabulosa guitarra de Paco de Lucía (The Fabulous Guitar of Paco de Lucia).

A longtime collaborator and producer of Paco de Lucía, Javier Limón reveals the secrets of flamenco at the highest level, creating an experience that honors the legacy of Paco de Lucía while paving a new path into the future of flamenco.

Paco de Lucía was widely considered to be the world's premier flamenco guitarist and by many to be Spain's greatest musical export. He had a revolutionary influence on flamenco music, both as a composer and performer. Throughout his 50-year career, he performed and recorded with musical legends such as Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Al Di Meola, and many others.

LINEUP:
Antonio Sánchez (guitar)
Antonio Serrano (harmonica)
Alain Pérez (bass)
Israel Suárez "Piraña" (percussion)
David de Jacoba (vocals)
Antonio Fernández "Farruco" (dance)

World Music Institute's ORIGINS series highlights artists who delve into the folklore and roots of their respective culture's music to tell the story of their origins, preserving and affirming cultural identities and legacies.