Sabicas began playing guitar at the age of 4 and made his performing debut 2 years later. His early style was influenced by Ramón Montoya. Extensive collaboration with important cantaores (male Flamenco singers) of the period helped him develop his unique personal style.
Sabicas was instrumental in the introduction of Flamenco to audiences outside of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. He was probably best known for his technical skills: breathtaking speed, while maintaining crispness and clarity.
Listen to clip of Sabicas (35 s, 158 Kb) playing a Guajiras.
And one can't overlook the family ties which bound Sabicas to the maestro Ramón Montoya, a relative of his mother's, if we are to understand the tendency don Agustín showed toward the concert flamencoguitar.
Sabicas and Escudero were practically unknown here, until later on when we began to get their records made in America.
Sabicas was treated by the record companies as just another member of the gang, and his records were distributed worldwide.
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