Ricardo Baliardo (7 August 1921 – 5 November 2014), better known as Manitas de Plata, was a flamenco guitarist of Spanish Gitano descent born in southern France. Despite achieving worldwide fame, he was criticized for not following certain rhythmic rules (compás) that are traditional in flamenco.
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Ricardo Baliardo 7 August 1921 Sète, France
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Died |
5 November 2014 (aged 93) Montpellier, France
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Zodiac | Leo |
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