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Royal Festival Hall

Paco de Lucia

Thursday 18 November 2010

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18 November 2010, 7:30pm

Guitar legend Paco de Lucia's breathlessly brilliant playing mixes flurries of flamenco strumming with extraordinary flights of jazz improvisation that have made him a national hero in his native Spain and earns him a hero's welcome whenever he performs in London. He leads an equally impressive ensemble of Spanish musicians and dancers through a panoramic mix of traditional and modern music, giving a vivid slice of flamenco culture.

Part of the London Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 3

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