Rest in peace, Moraito Chico...

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rombsix

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From: Beirut, Lebanon

Rest in peace, Moraito Chico...

He passed away some hours ago, I hear. His struggle with cancer came to an end at age 55. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest flamenco guitarists.

http://www.aireflamenco.com/noticias/704-fallece-moraito-guitarrista-flamenco-fundamental-100811

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KMMI77

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

That's very sad news. He will be missed

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Pimientito

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Just found out this morning. Very sad news and a great loss for the flamenco world.

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mezzo

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

what a loss!! rip maestro

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2011 10:34:59

beno

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From: Hungary

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

R.I.P.

He was one of my fountains for inspiration...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2011 11:09:27

chrisva

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Joined: Mar. 9 2008
From: Ottawa, ON

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Very sad news indeed.
He was definitely an inspiration...quite a loss to the flamenco world.

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marduk

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

this is really sad. definately among my favorite players

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ralexander

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Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

I've been dreading this news - a monumental loss indeed. RIP Maestro

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Andy Culpepper

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Really really sad.. my favorite guitar player without a doubt. A huge loss, he was still in top form musically.

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duende

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

thats bad, really sad

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avimuno

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From: Paris, France

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

A few people I met in Sevilla told me that this day could happen at any time... it's still very sad. It must have been a great feeling seeing his son rise before leaving this life... still Moraito will be terribly missed.

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Gummy

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From: North Carolina, USA

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Way too young! This totally sucks.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 10 2011 12:55:11

koenie17

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From: España

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Que perdida mas grande... Gracias por compartir tu arte con nosotros.
Ole Maestro!!!!!

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Pingaloka

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From: Granada, España

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Wow! Sad news. I don't post much in the forum, although I follow it intensively. But this is a very important loss for all of us Flamenco aficionados.
To young to leave this world. Great artist DEP Moraíto.
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gounaro

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

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Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

I am very sad to hear this. I met him and he was a joy to be around, always the joker. His performance in La Plaza de Toros de Jerez is a treasured memory for me and he will be sorely missed. RIP Morao

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Harry

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Ah this is so horrible, what is there to say except the world is a ****tier place without him.

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Harry

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Let's post some tribute vids. I think Gounaro has the right idea, but here is something more lively

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ralexander

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

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ralexander

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

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Beausie

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

RIP beautiful musician. My absolute favorite guitarist. I will dedicate my Friday night show to him and play his seguiriya.

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kudo

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

I started studying his style for the past few days, and now comes this news

. RIP Maestro, my favorite guitarist and my inspiration.

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Pgh_flamenco

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

RIP. He will be missed.

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aleksi

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

thats so sad! I will miss him, eventhough I never met him.
He was and is my favourite guitarist.
RIP.

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Grisha

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RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

That's really terrible, I was unaware of his illness. Too young to go, too important for flamenco. He will be missed indeed.

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Northern Rock

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From: London UK

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

Whooa !

This is very bad news I was just learning his "Sor Buleria " This has taken the wind out of my sails as I was really getting into it, but tomorrow I,ll roll my selves up and try to do his music justice.
Make use of every day people

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veet

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From: L.A.

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to rombsix)

He had an unparalleled rhythmic sense, puro Jerez, puro swing. Where another artist might resort to flash and flurry, Moraito knew just where to place the single note that would reach you and make you smile. The absolute best cante accompanist of his time. 'ta luego, amigo.

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Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

RE: Rest in peace, Moraito Chico... (in reply to Northern Rock)

Let's get those pulgares jerezanos out people! This has inspired me to pick up my beautiful Anders peg-head again, after many months laying off.

I wish I could play a Jerez buleria and cry for him.

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