Manitas de Plata

Manitas de Plata (born Ricardo Baliardo; 7 August 1921 – 5 November 2014) was a French Gitano flamenco guitarist. He had toured the whole world since 1967, and recorded discs. He played with the dancer Nina Corti. In 1968 he played at the Royal Variety Performance in London.

Manitas de Plata
Manitas de Plata in 1968
Background information
Birth nameRicardo Baliardo
Born(1921-08-07)7 August 1921
Sète, France
Died5 November 2014(2014-11-05) (aged 93)
Montpellier, France
GenresFlamenco
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
WebsiteWebsite on Manitas de Plata

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