Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Sabicas


Related Topics

In the News (Mon 30 Nov 09)

  
 Flamenco-world.com - Sabicas
And one can't overlook the family ties which bound Sabicas to the maestro Ramón Montoya, a relative of his mother's, if we are to understand the tendency don Agustín showed toward the concert flamenco guitar.
Sabicas and Escudero were practically unknown here, until later on when we began to get their records made in America.
Sabicas was treated by the record companies as just another member of the gang, and his records were distributed worldwide.
www.flamenco-world.com /artists/sabicas/sabicas.htm   (1253 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Sabicas Augustin Castellon Campos Sabicas (born 1912 Pamplona, Navarra - died 1990 NewYork) was one of the great geniuses of the flamenco guitar.
This self-taught artist made his debut in Madrid at the age of ten, in the El Dorado theatre, supporting the famous singer "Chelito".
In 1955 Sabicas moved to New York, where he developed his talents as a concert guitarist, his principal activity for the rest of his life.
www.geocities.com /ltsguitar/sabicas.html   (99 words)

  
 Sabicas -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
His early style was influenced by (Click link for more info and facts about Ramón Montoya) Ramón Montoya.
He did not return to his native (A parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power) Spain until 1967.
Sabicas was instrumental in the introduction of (A style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet) Flamenco to audiences outside of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sa/sabicas.htm   (168 words)

  
 SABICAS : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Amaya's family had moved from the Sacromonte caves of Granada to the Somorrostro barrio of Barcelona; she began performing even earlier than Sabicas, noted for an aggressively pulsating, almost masculine style, captured on Queen Of The Gypsies on Decca (Sabicas plays several intense solos) and on La Reina de Sacromonte on Alfa.
She left Spain at the outbreak of the Civil War and toured South America and the USA with Sabicas, made a number of films in Mexico and Hollywood and performed for Roosevelt in the White House '41.
Sabicas lived in Mexico '51--2, then went to New York; fifty years of expatriate life encouraged a spirit of experimentation.
www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/s/S1.HTM   (238 words)

  
 The Evolution of a Flamenco Style
Sabicas maintained that he was most influernced by Ramón Montoya and Manolo de Huelva.
Sabicas frequently used arpegios in his buleria, sometimes as introductions, and less frequently as melodic passages.
This is an arpegio that neither Sabicas nor Montoya could have conceived and it marks a turning point in the evolution of the buleria.
www.mindspring.com /~lv-flamenco/style.html   (1925 words)

  
 Flamenco guitar transcriptions - evolution of a soleares falseta
The falseta is still in triplets, but Sabicas gives it a complete rhythmic overhaul.
Notice how he retains Ramón's first-string counterpoint at the end of the third beat but adds the third-string triplet slur at beat six.
The echoes of his mentors are present here, with Sabicas' third-string slur at beat six and a remate typically used by Manuel Serrapí "Niño Ricardo" (beats 10-12).
www.ctv.es /USERS/norman/evolution.htm   (272 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Flamenco Fiesta: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Sabicas is one of the greatest flamenco guitarrists who lived.
Flamenco guitar traditionally was used to accompany the singing(cante) and dancing(baile).
There are a few Sabicas solo guitar albums out there, but this is one where he's heard in this traditional role.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002NTK?v=glance   (691 words)

  
 Sabicas: flamenco guitar performance, with Maria Alba, Adonis Puertas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Sabicas: flamenco guitar performance, with Maria Alba, Adonis Puertas
Maria Alba, one of the most important names in flamenco dancing, performs and is accompanied by a trio of younger dancer and by a second guitar, and by flamenco singing.
Sabicas' selections include "Malaguena", "Zapateado", and "Guadalquivir." 1969.
www.catarchive.com /detailPages/690330.html   (154 words)

  
 CD Baby: DENNIS KOSTER: Flamenco Clasico
Later, he had the rare privilege of studying for years with who was unquestionably known as the greatest flamenco guitar virtuoso of his time, Sabicas.
The wonderful influence and tradition of Sabicas and his music is still carried on today by Dennis Koster.
While in his twenties, Dennis Koster embarked on his studies of classical music, and soon discovered his unique ability of creating his own works and transcribing classical masterworks of such composers as Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Brahms and Schumann.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/koster   (664 words)

  
 Moviefone: Sabicas: El Maestro de Flamenco Movie
Synopsis: Sabicas: El Maestro de Flamenco is a 37-minute video featuring footage of guitarist Sabicas, otherwise known as the King of Flamenco.
Sabicas El Maestro de Flamenco Video in Color and one song in Black and White 37 minutes $36.00.
Sabicas El Maestro de Flamenco Video in Color and one song in Black and White 37...
movies.aol.com /movie/main.adp?mid=1134170   (275 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Music: 1959-1970 Masters Of The Flam [Compilation]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
This collection presents a good guitar selection, highlighted by the polished technique of Sabicas, the profundity of Manolo de Huelva, and the sheer brilliance of Melchor de Marchena.
No longer is it just a man sitting alone on a stage or in a studio, playing the guitar fluently and flawlessly; this is cante hondo, the heart of flamenco, intense and astringent, and the best of this disc's many flavors.
Even casual listeners will be able to draw differences between each musician, since each has unique styles -- Sabicas was both a songwriter and a player, Ricardo was often regarded as the finest accompanying guitarist in flamenco, de...
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000005HA9   (721 words)

  
 Vintage Guitar® magazine : Brand Pages
Montoya used to compare himself with Sabicas saying ‘I am the box office draw.’ I also studied with the great Mario Escudero for three years, and learned to play with very high action on the guitar, but Sabicas was the main influence.
In a way, you can say that Sabicas not only was the main influence on Rico’s guitar playing, but was also the main influence on his guitar making.
One day Sabicas took Rico aside and told him, “My son, I want to play a guitar you made for me.” Bernie Rico made his first guitar for Sabicas.
www.vguitar.org /brands/details.asp?ID=58   (4525 words)

  
 Sabicas - Mel Bay Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
I do not know how to teach, so I do not give lessons, because I was never taught by anyone.
The mastery of Sabicas has brought the greatest praise.
Or Brook Zern: "Sabicas has everything necessary: a mysterious technical precision, astonishing speed, a perfect tone and absolute understanding of flamenco, of its structure and if its intonation.
www.melbay.com /authors.asp?author=2145   (465 words)

  
 Daniel Mari Flamenco Guitar Strings for sale!
Buy the flamenco guitar strings used by Sabicas and Escudero - Daniel Mari Flamenco Guitar Strings.
Please bookmark this page as new items and info are added from time to time that you won't want to miss.
Players like Victor Monge, Maria Luisa Anido, Rey de la Torre, Juan de la Mata, Sabicas, Mario Escudero, and Laurindo Almeida (left to right, top to bottom) have used his strings.
www.ostriesculpture.com /danielmaristrings.htm   (993 words)

  
 CMT.com : Sabicas/Los Trianeros : Biography
Check out his emotional new video, "Who You'd Be Today."
Sabicas (born: Agustin Castellon Campos) was respectfully known as "the king of Flamenco." Credited as the first guitarist to take flamenco out of Spain,
Sabicas toured the world, amazing audiences with his technical abilities, lightning-fast speed and "perfect" tone.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/sabicas/bio.jhtml   (70 words)

  
 Sabicas El Maestro de Flamenco
Here Sabicas uses his José Ramirez Flamenco Guitar to dazzle the audience.
This was filmed in Los Angeles in 1969, the BandW clip is from 1966.
The “Zapateado en Ré” by Sabicas from the video “
www.finefretted.com /html/sabicas_el_maestro_de_flamenco.html   (63 words)

  
 cds, flamenco guitarists, Sabicas, Manolo Sanlucar, Niño Ricardo, Ramon Montoya, Enrique de Melchor, Tomatito, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
We shall try to respond as soon as possible with current prices and shipping.
We offer a personalised service with advice from professional flamenco musicians and dancers, local instrument makers and flamencos.
Specialist list of guitarist cds: Sabicas, Manolo Sanlucar, Niño Ricardo, Ramon Montoya, Enrique de Melchor, Tomatito
www.andalucia.com /flamenco/store/items/cds4.htm   (163 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Flamenco Styles on Two Guitars: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Customers interested in Sabicas & Escudero may also be interested in
Sabicas & Escudero were two of the greatest flamenco guitarists of their day (which is to say the '60s, when this album was presumably recorded).
Together, they cut one of the best albums of flamenco guitar duets ever made.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000BKC9?v=glance   (677 words)

  
 Sabicas Music CDs at Songsearch.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Sabicas Music CDs, DVD Movies, Music Videos, Songs, and Song Titles
Try the new search options on the left navigation bar including the new Category / Genre search.
We have over a million items listed from all over the globe.
www.songsearch.com /catalog/s/sabicas.html   (59 words)

  
 Sabicas & Escudero: Flamenco Styles on Two Guitars. Buy music online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Sabicas and Escudero: Flamenco Styles on Two Guitars.
Flamenco Styles on Two Guitars amp; Escudero Sabicas
Flamenco Styles on Two Guitars amp; Escudero Sabicas amp; Escudero Sabicas Flamenco Styles on Two Guitars Sabicas amp; Escudero and Escudero Sabicas sabicas Maiden Iron-The Number of the Beast...
www.netbuystores.com /music/item/B00000BKC9.php   (297 words)

  
 30 Exitos: Espana En Una Guitarra by Paco De Lucia / Sabicas / Segovia, Andres CD
Paco De Lucia / Sabicas / Segovia, Andres
If you have concerns of this nature, please contact customer service by filling out this form.
Additional Search Terms For Paco De Lucia / Sabicas / Segovia, Andres, 30 Exitos: Espana En Una Guitarra CD: Thirty
cduniverse.com /search/xx/music/pid/1093677/a/30+...+Una+Guitarra.htm   (243 words)

  
 Sabicas - Last.fm
Listen to music, see charts for Sabicas - Soleares, Sabicas - Sevillanas, Sabicas - Bulerias, Sabicas - Farruca, Sabicas - Alegrias
We don't have an image for Sabicas yet.
Login to upload images and vote on previously uploaded images
www.last.fm /music/Sabicas   (50 words)

  
 Flamenco Guitar Sheet Music, Tab Books with CDs, Videos and DVDs at Chord Melody Guitar Music
Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook etc. and finally Soleares - the "mother of all flamenco forms".
Sabicas, Granadinas (Lorca's Dream), Garrotin (Noche de San Juan), Solea, Seguiriya y Cabales, Bulerias de
Metronomo), Solea A (Another/Otra Falseta), Solea B (Ritmo y Falseta), Garrotin de Sabicas, Bulerias
www.chordmelody.com /newpage11.htm   (12477 words)

  
 Sabicas: World's Greatest Flamenco Guitar CD - Buy Online at TuneVault.com
Sabicas: World's Greatest Flamenco Guitar CD - Buy Online at TuneVault.com
Reviews & Comments Submit a review or comment
Links Related to This Product Submit a link
www.tunevault.com /album/show.asp?ID=1477   (27 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.