Extra: How the cajón entered modern flamenco (el caón en el flamenco)
From Box to Cajón: Peta's Heritage (bilingual)=UN
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3m 34s
In this short extra Lalo Izquierdo explains how famous Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía adopted the Afro-Peruvian cajón into modern flamenco. Izquierdo was present when it happened. It came about due to a friendship between Palo de Lucía and an Afro-Peruvian performer called Caitro Soto. The short ends with a link so you can see Paco de Lucía's recounting of the story.
ESPAÑOL: En este video corto, percusionista Lalo Izquierdo explica como el caón afroperuano ha entradp en el flamenco moderno. Él fue presente en este momento, cuando Paco de Lucía reunió con Caitro Soto.
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