The flamenco world is divided into two eras–before and after Paco de Lucía—and this stunning collection of his work from 1967 to 1981 reveals why. A peerless virtuoso admired for his blazing riffs, bossa nova-inspired harmonies, and mastery of the traditional repertoire, de Lucía was a flamenco discontent. His new sound was a colorful blend of Spanish guitar, Caribbean rhythms, and Afro-Cuban percussion. The addition of electric bass and bongos enraged flamenco traditionalists—but it made de Lucía an international star.