Paco Cepero (born 6 March 1942) is a Spanish flamenco guitarist. In addition to accompanying numerous artists, he has released several solo albums, including Corazón y Bordón and De Pura Cepa.

Beginnings

Paco Cepero was born on March 6, 1942, in

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). 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.

Composing style

His songs usually revolve around the themes of impossible, unrequited or betrayed love.

Awards

Evidence of his status as flamenco guitarist are the numerous awards he has won throughout his career; Premio Nacional de Jerez in 1975, Premio Nacional de Córdoba in 1977 and Castillete de la Unión, in addition to the Yunque Oro of the city of

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, the prize Melchor de Marchena Accompaniment and Cabal Silver Circle of Fine Arts for the year 1999. Paco Cepero has played and recorded with figures of incomparable singing including

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References

Paco Cepero
at De Flamenco (Spanish language)

at La Voz Digital (Spanish language)

External links

Pace Cepero entry
at Jerez Siempre (Spanish language) 1942 births Living people People from Jerez de la Frontera Spanish flamenco guitarists Spanish male guitarists Musicians from Andalusia Spanish composers Spanish male composers {{Spain-guitarist-stub