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The greatest Spanish classical guitar virtuosos

Vicente Amigo was born in Seville, and his work has received numerous awards and recognitions from the music industry. He is considered one of the best Spanish guitarists in history and has worked alongside well-known artists such as Alejandro Sanz and Estrella Morente. Raimundo Amador has something in common with Paco: he has masterfully blended several styles into one. Thus, he has allowed flamenco, rock, and blues to flow naturally, as if they were part of their own musical genre. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with singers such as Remedios Amaya and BB King. Andrés Segovia was the father of the classical guitar, improving this instrument with the aim of perfecting its acoustics. He taught his guitar music to others, and his quality and musical skill live on in his students today. His contributions have earned him several honorary doctorates from universities around the world. Narciso Yepes was taught by a highly skilled pianist, Vicente Asencio, and this gave him the resources necessary to develop a 10-string guitar with a higher resonance for playing Baroque music. His influence has been key for many students, and his scores are a world reference. There have been many Spanish guitarists, and it's true that it's difficult to select the best in history, but the greats will live on in our memories forever. 

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