Paco de Lucía was a true creator. Born into the world of flamenco, the Algeciras native explored the countless facets of Andalusian culture before completely reinventing the genre. A champion of modernity, he first mastered traditional flamenco before developing his own unique style. His artistic journey took full shape in the early 1980s through collaborations with Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin, and landmark albums such as the live Friday Night In San Francisco and the experimental The Guitar