Which virtuoso from Algeciras revolutionized flamenco guitar worldwide and popularized the cajón in flamenco music?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Paco de Lucía
- Step 1: According to the official source: Francisco Gustavo Sánchez Gómez ... known as Paco de Lucía ... In 1958, at age 11, Paco made his first public appearance on Radio Algeciras ... Another of Paco de Lucía's contributions was the inclusion of the cajón, an Afro-Peruvian instrument Caitro Soto exposed to him during his visit to Peru Answer: Paco de Lucía. Why not the others: Manolo Sanlúcar, Andrés Segovia, and Tomatito are other celebrated Spanish guitarists and composers who did not introduce the Peruvian cajón into flamenco.
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