Manolo Sanlúcar Obituary

Renowned Spanish Flamenco Guitarist and Composer Manolo Sanlúcar has died. He passed away on August 27, 2022, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain at age 78.

Sancular was born on November 21, 1943, in Sanlcar de Barrameda (Cádiz).

Sancular was considered one of the most important Spanish composers of recent times, and together with Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, and Vicente Amigo, one of the main figures in the evolution of the flamenco guitar.

Sanlúcar’s teacher was his father, Isidro Sanlúcar, a baker and old-style guitarist, who frequently came home with people who were fond of cante and playing; from his childhood he was exceptionally skilled to follow in his steps.

Sancular is a recipient of the National Music Award and his career featured popular symphonic compositions, an opera, and iconic works for the National Ballet, such as “Medea,” or for the Antonio Saura film “Sevillanas.”

Sanlúcar was awarded Spain’s Premio Nacional de Música for interpretation in 2000.