Paco De Lucía - Luzia

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Review by Victor Athayde

Luzia by Paco De Lucía: A Flamenco Journey That Stays With You If you're into music that feels like a warm hug from another part of the world, Luzia by Paco De Lucía might just be your next obsession. Released in 2010, this album is a masterclass in blending Latin roots with global jazz vibes, all while keeping that unmistakable flamenco fire alive. It’s not just an album; it’s more like sitting around a campfire where every track tells its own story. One thing I gotta say upfront—Paco doesn’t mess around when it comes to guitar work. The guy practically breathes music, and it shows on every single track. Let me break down two songs that stuck with me because, honestly, how do you pick just one? First up, “Manha De Carnaval.” Yeah, yeah, it’s originally a Brazilian classic, but Paco makes it his own here. When he starts playing those opening notes, you can almost picture yourself walking through cobblestone streets somewhere in Europe or maybe even sipping coffee at a café in Spain. His guitar sings—not in words, but in emotions—and before you know it, you’re completely hooked. There’s something about the way he layers melodies that feels both effortless and deeply personal. Like, wow, dude really poured his soul into this. Then there’s “El Chorruelo (Bulería).” Oh man, this one hits different. Right off the bat, the rhythm grabs you by the collar and pulls you in. Joaquín Grilo adds some killer handclaps and body percussion that give the whole thing an electric energy. And let’s not forget Antonio Carmona’s cajón—it’s subtle, but it ties everything together perfectly. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to stomp your feet and clap along, even if you’re alone in your living room looking kinda silly. By the end of it, you’ll probably realize you’ve been smiling for no reason—which is always a good sign, right? What stands out most about Luzia isn’t just the technical brilliance (though, yeah, Paco’s skills are unreal) but how human it feels. Every strum, every note, every beat has weight behind it. You can tell this wasn’t just slapped together in a studio—it was crafted with care. And hey, props to Pepe Loeches for mixing and mastering because the sound quality? Chef’s kiss. The album also features cool little surprises, like Duquende’s vocals on “Beyond The Mirage” and Paco himself singing on a few tracks. Hearing him step out from behind the guitar to belt out lyrics gives the record a raw, intimate vibe. It’s like catching a glimpse of someone letting their guard down for a moment. Oh, and fun fact: this album dropped in over ten countries, including Turkey, Japan, Poland, and Russia. That says a lot about how universal Paco’s music is. Whether you’re vibing to flamenco in Spain or jamming to global jazz in Ukraine, Luzia speaks a language everyone understands. So, would I recommend this album? Absolutely. But fair warning—it might ruin other playlists for you for a while. Once you’ve heard Paco rip through these tracks, anything else might feel… well, boring. Final thought? Listening to Luzia feels like stepping into a dream where borders don’t exist, and music is the only currency. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself randomly googling “how to play flamenco guitar” after hearing it. Trust me, you won’t be the first.

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Filename: paco-de-luca-luzia.zip
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  • FLAC size: 951.7 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
La Villa Vieja (Soleá)6:52
Camarón 6:07
Río De La Miel 5:08
Manteca Colorá (Rumba)4:58
Calle Municion5:35
Calle Munición 5:37
Camarón6:07
Río De La Miel5:08
Me Regalé 5:36
El Chorruelo (Bulería)5:58
Calle Munición5:37
Rio de la Miel5:6
Me Regalé (Tangos)5:36
Me Regalé5:36
Calle Munición (Alegría)5:38
Camaron6:7
Camarón (Rondeña)6:08
Luzia5:38
Manteca Colorá 4:58
Me Regale5:34
La Villa Vieja6:50
Luzia (Siguiriya)5:41
Manha De Carnaval6:11
Río De La Miel (Bulería)5:09
Manteca Colora4:55
El Chorruelo5:56
Beyond The Mirage6:10
Le Monastere Dans Les Montagnes6:15
Azzura7:58
Luzia 5:40
Manteca Colorá4:58

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Catalog Numbers

  • PHCA1059
  • 519
  • 558 165-4
  • PcDLcL 1019
  • 558 165-2
  • UICY-3130
  • VERCD59
  • 314 558 165-2

Labels

  • Mercury
  • Artwave Records
  • Not On Label (Paco De Lucía)
  • Verve Records
  • Blue Thumb Records
  • Mercury, Universal Music Group
  • Mercury, Universal

Listen online

  • écouter en ligne
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online anhören
  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online
  • escuchar en línea
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • kuunnella verkossa

Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Promo
  • Cassette
  • Unofficial Release
  • Reissue
  • Repress

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtEstudios Musitron
Record CompanyMercury Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Distributed ByPolyGram K.K.
Copyright (c)Artwave Records
Licensed FromPolyGram
Published ByPlaza Müzik
Manufactured ByUnknown (M3M)
Phonographic Copyright (p)Polygram Ibérica, S.A.
Made ByUniversal M & L, Germany
Mixed AtMusigrama
Mastered AtMusigrama
Marketed ByPolygram Ibérica, S.A.
Pressed ByUML

Credits

RoleCredit
GuitarPaco De Lucía
Written-ByPaco De Lucía
ProducerPaco De Lucía
Mixed ByPepe Loeches
Mastered ByPepe Loeches
Recorded ByJosé Luis Garrido
ArtworkPedro Delgado
Backing VocalsChonchi (tracks: 4)
Body PercussionJoaquín Grilo (tracks: 3)
HandclapsJoaquín Grilo (tracks: 3)
CajónAntonio Carmona (tracks: 1), Tino Di Geraldo (tracks: 4)
CongasLuis Dulzaides (tracks: 6)
Directed ByPaco De Lucía
LaúdPaco De Lucía (tracks: 2, 5)
Liner NotesFélix Grande
MandolaJosemi Carmona (tracks: 4)
BassCarlos Benavent (tracks: 6)
PandeiroTino Di Geraldo (tracks: 4 to 6)
Photography ByManuel Nieto
VocalsDuquende (tracks: 4), Paco De Lucía (tracks: 5, 8)
DesignPedro Delgado
Concept ByPaco De Lucía
Composed ByPaco De Lucía
ManagementInternational Music Network
Text ByFélix Grande
SongwriterPaco de Lucía

Notes

  • Recorded at Musitron Studios.
  • (p)&(c) 1998 Polygram Iberica, Madrid
  • Category Taken From The CD Matrix
  • ℗&© 1998 Polygram Iberica, Madrid (Spain)
  • Packaged in a Jewel case + 4-page leaflet. Inner pages are blank.
  • Total Time: 45:56 (as printed on the back cover)
  • Total Time: 46'01" (tested on CD-player)
  • ℗ 1998 Polygram Ibérica, S.A. Madrid. (Spain).
  • © 1998 Polygram Ibérica, S.A. Madrid. (Spain).
  • (p)&(c) 1998 Polygram Iberica, S.A. Madrid, Spain.
  • US Release date for standard issue: August 24, 1999 (Category 314 558 155-2)
  • ℗ 1998 PolyGram Ibérica, S.A. Madrid, España.
  • © 1998 PolyGram Ibérica, S.A. Madrid, España.
  • Printed in USA.
  • Made in USA.
  • Total time: 45:56
  • A production of PolyGram Ibérica, S.A.
  • Duquende appears courtesy of Nuevos Medios.
  • Track 2 is dedicated to Reyes Benítez Aranega.
  • Liner notes translated and adapted from the original text written by Spanish poet and flamencologist, Félix Grande.
  • Paco de Lucía thanks Ramón de Algeciras for his help in watching over the tunings during the recording and mixing of this album.
  • On back inlay:
  • Ⓟ 1998 PolyGram Ibérica, S.A. Madrid, España
  • Ⓒ 1998 PolyGram Ibérica, S.A. Madrid, España
  • On disc:
  • Ⓟ 1998 PolyGram Ibérica, S.A. Madrid España
  • Ⓒ 2010 Universal Music Spain, S.L. Madrid, España
  • Not for sale outside Ukraine.
  • A copy of a phonogram manufactured JV "KIEV-Eurostar".
  • Recorded in the Musitron Studios.
  • Comes in a standard jewel case (transparent tray) with a 6-page foldout booklet

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 4 988011 357367
  • Rights Society: JASRAC
  • Label Code: 20119
  • Barcode: none
  • Matrix / Runout: PcDLcL 1019
  • Barcode: 7 31455 81652 5
  • Matrix / Runout: M3M 555008
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LA41
  • Label Code: LC 0268
  • Other (Distribution Code): PY 900
  • Other (legacy number printed on back cover and 4-th page booklets's): 558 165-2
  • Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
  • Price Code: PY 900
  • Matrix / Runout: 558 165-2 01 + MADE IN GERMANY BY UNIVERSAL M & L H
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L002
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0125
  • Barcode (Printed): 7 31455 81652 5
  • Barcode (Scanned): 731455816525
  • Barcode: 7 3145581652 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Outer Ring): 314 558 1652R1 01! H
  • Matrix / Runout (Inner Ring): MADE IN USA BY UML
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L005
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0375
  • Other (Price Code): PY 900
  • Rights Society: S.G.A.E.
  • Depósito Legal: M-5344-98
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Matrix / Runout: [Universal logo x 4] 07314 558 165-2 03 ✳ 51409728 MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC C
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV26
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0155
  • Barcode (Printed): 731455816525
  • Rights Society: ZAIKS/ BIEM
  • Barcode (Text): 7 31455 81652 5
  • Barcode (String): 731455816525
  • Barcode (Text (Sticker)): 4 820010 850015
  • Barcode (String (Sticker)): 4820010850015
  • Barcode: 731455816525
  • Matrix / Runout: 558 165-2 01 +
  • Matrix / Runout (Mould print): MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC C
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 01X4

About Paco De Lucía

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Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer. Born December 21, 1947 in Algeciras (Cádiz), Spain - died February 25, 2014 in Cancún, Mexico. He has played and recorded with many artists like , , , , and the flamenco singer . Brother of and .

Real Name

    • Francisco Gustavo Sánchez Gómez

Name Vars

  • De Lucia
  • De Lucía
  • F. Sánchez
  • P. D. Lucía
  • P. De Algeciras
  • P. De Lucia
  • P. De Lucía
  • P. Lucía
  • P. de Algeciras
  • P. de Lucia
  • P. de Lucía
  • P. de Lúcía
  • P.D.Lucia
  • P.De Lucia
  • P.de Lucía
  • Paco
  • Paco De Algeciras
  • Paco De LucIa
  • Paco De Lucia
  • Paco De Lucia'95
  • Paco De Lucya
  • Paco De Luis
  • Paco DeLucia
  • Paco DeLucia R. Sanchez Gomez
  • Paco DeLucía
  • Paco Di Lucia
  • Paco Lucia
  • Paco de Lucia
  • Paco de Lucìa
  • Paco de Lucía
  • Paquito Sánchez
  • Пако Де Лусиа
  • Пако Де Лусия
  • Пако де Лусиа
  • پاکو دلوچیا
  • Paco de Luis
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Aliases

  • Paco De Algeciras
  • Francisco Sánchez

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Paco De Lucía’s album *Luzia* is like a musical journey across the globe? Released in 2010, it blends Flamenco with Jazz, Latin, and World influences, taking listeners from Spain to Japan, Poland to Turkey. What’s fascinating is how many hands shaped the sound—like body percussionist Joaquín Grilo adding claps on one track or Tino Di Geraldo layering rhythms with pandeiro and cajón. Even Paco himself played multiple roles: guitarist, producer, composer, and even laúd player. The album feels alive with its mix of cultures, instruments, and styles—proof that music truly has no borders.