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Eugenio Iglesias

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Eugenio Iglesias

Eugenio Iglesias is a Romani guitarist, descendant of a long lineage of artists who helped create and preserve flamenco. His great uncle, El Mechor de Marchena, played with La Niña de los Peines, Manuel Torre, Manolo Caracol, and Antonio Mairena, and is considered one of the best accompanists in flamenco history. Eugenio began playing professionally at a very young age, working in all the important tablaos of Sevilla. He has toured with various companies, sharing the stage with Antonio Canales, Farruco, Farruquito, El Güito, La Tona, Javier Baron, Sara Baras, Manuela Carrasco, Israel Galvan, Mario Maya, and Angelita Vargas. He has also accompanied many of the greatest flamenco singers in Spain including Lole Montoya, La Negra, Chiquetete, La Susi, Carmen Montoya, Juan Villar, Argentina, and El Potito, among many others.