Paco Peña

Steeped in the flamenco tradition, guitarist and composer Paco Peña has also expanded that tradition through collaboration and experimentation. He is considered one of the world's greatest exponents of flamenco guitar. Peña was born Francisco Peña Pérez in Córdoba, Spain, in the heart of Andalusian flamenco country, on June 1, 1942. When he was six, his brother began teaching him to play the guitar, and he was giving public performances by 12. Peña toured Spain on a government folk music bill, and he attracted attention from major Spanish flamenco dance companies; he accompan...