The guitarist and composer Paco de Lucia has received a doctorate honoris causa by the Berklee College of Music.
Paco de Lucia (Algeciras / Cádiz, 1947) thus becomes the first Spanish guitarist to obtain a recognition that other musicians such as David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Chick Corea, George Benson, Duke Ellington, BB King, Quincy Jones, and Pat Metheny have received.
The guitarist from Cadiz was sworn in May 8th, "his music and his artistic vision has influenced generations of musicians and helped to spread flamenco between international audiences. "
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