Manitas de Plata
French Gitano flamenco guitarist (1921–2014)
Manitas de Plata (born Ricardo Baliardo; 7 August 1921 – 5 November 2014) was a French Gitano flamenco guitarist. He had toured the whole world since 1967, and recorded discs. He played with the dancer Nina Corti. In 1968 he played at the Royal Variety Performance in London.
Manitas de Plata | |
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 Manitas de Plata in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ricardo Baliardo |
| Born | 7 August 1921 Sète, France |
| Died | 5 November 2014 (aged 93) Montpellier, France |
| Genres | Flamenco |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Website | Website on Manitas de Plata |
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