Did anyone get the chance to see Paco de Lucia in Chicago last night? I thought it was wonderful. I must admit that I liked the second half of the concert the best. He is travelling with very talented young musicians. The first half seemed very traditional with Paco performing Solo most of the time. I like it but the ambiente only intensified when the whole group was performing. The snow was crazy in Chicago the last 24 hours but who cares when one is on vacation

I was wondering how your concert experience was! I had never seen Paco before, and the last time he was in the area I missed him so I made sure to see him this time. I thought he was phenomenal and I agree that the second half of the concert was better with the entire ensemble. (At least I preferred that part to the first part.) My friends also really enjoyed the show, and I hope yours did, too! Bravo Paco!

La Historiadora,

Thanks again for the great tip on Paco's performance in Chicago. Years ago he came to Milwaukee touring with Al di Meola and John McLaughlin. I was able to attend this concert, but this one in Chicago was so much better. It was a wonderful 24 hours in Chicago. We even went to the Art Institute and visited with many Spanish works like el Greco, Goya, and Picasso. BTW you can still take photos at the Art Institute in Chicago without flash of course Perhaps we would have done tapas too, but taxis were difficult to catch on that snowy night. I am glad that you enjoyed yourself also.

In another story i have been listening to Malù for the last few months and like her.Then i read that she is actually Maria Lucia Sànchez born march 15 1982 in Madrid. She is the daughter of Pepe de Lucia and niece of Paco de Lucia.

Now i know why she sings so good; listen to her on No voy a Cambiar;here www.los40.com