BMG To Administer Catalog Of Flamenco Guitarist Paco de Lucía
BMG will administer the catalog rights of legendary Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer Paco de Lucía going forward. The agreement covers well-known works such as “Entre Dos Aguas” and “Mediterranean Sundance/Rio Ancho” and will help preserve and promote de Lucía's musical legacy.
Bertelsmann's music company BMG has signed a global agreement to represent the catalog rights of legendary Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer Paco de Lucía, who died in 2014 at the age of 66. The agreement with Paco de Lucía’s publishing company Río de la Miel Ediciones includes key tracks such as “Entre Dos Aguas,” “Mediterranean Sundance/Rio Ancho,” and “Solo Quiero Caminar” and represents a major step in preserving and promoting the musical legacy of one of flamenco‘s most influential figures.
“Paco’s music is timeless, and this agreement with BMG ensures that his legacy will continue to flourish and reach new generations of music lovers around the world,” reads a statement by representatives of Paco de Lucía’s estate. Javier Doria, BMG Managing Director Spain, said, “We are honored to administer the publishing catalog of Paco de Lucía, a true legend whose music continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. This partnership reflects BMG's commitment
Emergence of the ‘New Flamenco’ movement
A Grammy nominee and four-time Latin Grammy winner, Paco de Lucía has left an indelible mark on the world of flamenco guitar, transcending the boundaries of the genre. Throughout his illustrious career, de Lucía has collaborated with such renowned musicians as guitarist Carlos Santana, pianist Chick Corea, and guitarist Al Di Meola. In the 1970s, he formed an important musical alliance with singer Camarón de la Isla, which played a pivotal role in the emergence of the New Flamenco movement. In their book “Guitar: Music, History, Players,” Richard Chapman and Eric Clapton describe de Lucía as “a titanic figure in the world of flamenco guitar,” underscoring his profound contributions to the evolution of guitar music.
This latest deal follows the release of “Pepito y Paquito,” an album featuring 21 previously unreleased tracks by the young Pepe and Paco de Lucía. Released via BMG in collaboration with the Paco de Lucía Foundation, these recordings date back to 1959 and 1960 and provide a unique insight into the early musical endeavors of the legendary Spanish flamenco guitarist and his brother Pepe at the ages of 13 and 11, respectively. In 2023, BMG released “Paco De Lucía: The Montreux Years,” a collection of Paco de Lucía’s best live performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival between 1984 and 2012.
