Chema Bohórquez: No vais a jugar solos, tenéis
a la afición con vosotros y
más de 50 años de historia
detrás.
Ha habido mejores y peores
momentos en esa historia
pero siempre ha habido
lucha.
Dejad la camiseta donde
se merece, con los mejores.
Cabeza fría, corazón caliente...
@albriobaz@FermindelaCalle si es que no habría problema que fuera penal si no se hubieran reído de nosotros las últimas semanas con los "contactos de futbol". Que somos malísimos, carajo, que no les hace falta.
Imagine the strings of a guitar coming alive under fingers that dance like flames—welcome to Paco de Lucía’s mesmerizing 1970 performance of “Malagueña” on British TV!
In this black-and-white gem from the early ’70s, a young Paco de Lucía, just 23 years old, captivates a intimate studio audience set up like a cozy Spanish taberna. Arched doorways loom in the background, candles flicker on tables where suited spectators sit entranced, bottles and glasses adding to the atmospheric vibe. Paco, sharp in a dark suit with white shirt cuffs peeking out, kneels gracefully on the wooden floor, his classical guitar cradled like an old friend.
From the first note, it’s pure wizardry. He starts with delicate plucking, building into explosive rasgueados—those rapid strumming bursts that define flamenco fire. His left hand flies across the fretboard with impossible speed, hammering on and pulling off notes in a blur, while his right hand alternates between precise fingerpicking and powerful slaps against the guitar body for rhythmic percussion. Watch closely: at around 20 seconds, his face tilts in concentration, eyes half-closed as if channeling the soul of Andalusia itself. By the midpoint, the tempo surges, his fingers a whirlwind, evoking the dramatic flair of Ernesto Lecuona’s original piano composition but infused with Paco’s revolutionary flamenco twist.
This isn’t just playing; it’s storytelling. The “Malagueña” here draws from the traditional flamenco palo rooted in Málaga, but Paco elevates it with jazz-like improvisations and technical prowess that would later redefine the genre. Born Francisco Sánchez Gómez in 1947 in Algeciras, Spain, he was a child prodigy, touring by age 11 and collaborating with legends like Camarón de la Isla. This TV appearance, likely his first on British soil (as noted by host Michael Parkinson in a similar era clip), showcases the effortless mastery that made him a global icon—bridging classical, flamenco, and world music.
Effortless? Ha! It looks that way, but behind it are years of relentless practice. Notice the capo on the second fret, a subtle choice that brightens the tone and allows for those high-flying melodies. As the 90-second clip builds to its climax, Paco’s expression shifts from serene focus to passionate intensity, ending in a flourish that leaves the audience—and us—breathless.
Paco de Lucía passed in 2014, but moments like this immortalize him as the greatest flamenco guitarist ever. If you haven’t seen it, hunt it down—it’s a masterclass in passion, precision, and pure musical poetry. 🎸🔥 #PacoDeLucia #Flamenco #Malagueña #ClassicGuitar #MusicHistory
@eco2sport@FermindelaCalle jjajaja. Y lo sigo diciendo, el shuffle se va a desinflar como con otros. Ahora mismo el hype es más grande que el jugador, mira sus declaraciones, está encantado de conocerse.
🗣️ "Maybe that’s not the best job for him.”
🏴��� Eddie Jones: Henry Pollock not a ‘grind’ player as he likens England star to Springboks legend
https://t.co/uWJqcBYDMs
@eco2sport@FermindelaCalle Lo veremos. Para mí, es un exponente de este rugby "moderno" donde al parecer hacen falta personajes para atraer público nuevo y blah blah.
Que vuelvan el barro y las camisetas sin nombre.