Spanish music is the sound of love. If you're looking for romance and epic skill, check out this lhis list of famous guitar players from Spain, named alphabetically with photos of the guitarists when available. Music fans might also be interested in musicians who were electrocuted while performing onstage and famous bands that changed lead singers. Spain has produced some great guitar players over the years, including guitarists who specialize in rock, metal, jazz, folk, classical, acoustic, and more. These are some of the best Spanish guitar players to ever live.
If you're a native of Spain and play guitar, then this list should make you proud. Everyone from Miguel Llobet to Fernando Sor is included. If you're searching for a particular popular guitarist from Spain, you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.
Who are the greatest Spanish guitarists? We're here to help you find out which guitar players are from Spain. You can click on the names of these legendary guitarists of Spain in order to get more information about each one, like what are their most famous songs.
If you're a guitar player or just love music, you can use this list of talented Spanish guitar players to find some new artists or bands that you might really enjoy. Who knows, you may even learn some moves that will make your solo one of the best in the world.1
Paco de Lucía
Dec. at 67 (1947-2014)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Algeciras, Spain
Francisco Gustavo Sánchez Gomes (21 December 1947 – 25 February 2014), known as Paco de Lucía... more
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Andrés Segovia
Dec. at 94 (1893-1987)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Linares, Jaén, Spain
Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987), known as... more3
Alonso Mudarra
Dec. at 70 (1510-1580)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Palencia, Spain
Alonso Mudarra (c. 1510 – April 1, 1580) was a Spanish composer of the Renaissance, and also... more4
Álvaro Urquijo
Age: 57Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Álvaro Urquijo (born 22 June 1962) is a Spanish guitarist and singer-songwriter who is known... more5
Amparo Llanos
Age: 54Nationality: Spain
Amparo Llanos is a member of the musical group Dover....6
Armik Dashchi, professionally known as Armik, is an Iranian Armenian flamenco guitarist and... more7
Carlos Montoya
Dec. at 90 (1903-1993)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Carlos García Montoya (13 December 1903 – 3 March 1993) in Madrid, Spain, was a prominent... more8
Carlos Timón
Age: 47Nationality: Spain
Carlos Timón is a Spanish guitarist and composer, known for his experimental guitar work, his... more9
Celedonio Romero
Dec. at 83 (1913-1996)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Hurricane belt, Cuba Island, Cienfuegos, Cuba, Cienfuegos Province
Celedonio Romero (2 March 1913 – 8 May 1996) was a guitarist, composer and poet, perhaps best... more10
Charo
Age: 68Nationality: United States of America, Spain
Birthplace: Murcia, Spain
María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza, professionally known simply by her stage name... more11
Sabicas
Dec. at 78 (1912-1990)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Europe, Pamplona, Navarre, Southern Europe, Spain
Sabicas (proper name: Agustín Castellón Campos) (16 March 1912 – 14 April 1990) was a Spanish... more12
Vicente Amigo
Age: 52Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Guadalcanal, Seville, Spain
Vicente Amigo Girol (born 25 March 1967) is a Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist, born in... more13
Cristina Llanos
Age: 44Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Cristina Llanos is a member of the musical group Dover.... more14
Dionisio Aguado y García
Dec. at 65 (1784-1849)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Dionisio Aguado y García (8 April 1784 – 29 December 1849) was a Spanish classical guitarist... more15
El Lebrijano
Age: 78Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Lebrija, Spain
Juan Peña Fernández (8 August 1941 – 13 July 2016), also known as Juan Peña "El Lebrijano" or... more16
Emilio Pujol
Dec. at 94 (1886-1980)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: La Granadella, Spain
Emili Pujol Vilarrubí (10 September 1886 – 21 November 1980) was a composer, guitarist and a... more17
Enrique Urquijo
Dec. at 39 (1960-1999)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Enrique Urquijo (15 February 1960 – 17 November 1999) was a Spanish singer, songwriter, and... more18
Fernando Sor
Dec. at 61 (1778-1839)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Fernando Sor (baptized 14 February 1778 – died 10 July 1839) was a Spanish classical guitarist... more19
Francisco Tárrega
Dec. at 57 (1852-1909)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Villarreal, Spain
Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909) was a Spanish composer... more20
Gaspar Sanz
Dec. at 70 (1640-1710)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Calanda, Spain, Spain
Francisco Bartolomé Sanz Celma (April 4, 1640 (baptized) – 1710), better known as Gaspar Sanz,... more21
Gerardo Núñez
Age: 58Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Gerardo Núñez Díaz (born 29 June 1961) is a Spanish guitarist and composer. His roots are in... more
22José Ferrer
Dec. at 81 (1835-1916)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Spain
José Ferrer Esteve de Fujadas (in 19th-century France known as "Joseph Ferrer") (13 March 1835... more23
Marc Antoine
Age: 56Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Paris, France
Marc Jean Roland Antoine Vouilloux (born 28 May 1963) known professionally as Marc Antoine,... more24
Miguel Llobet
Dec. at 60 (1878-1938)Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Miguel Llobet Solés (18 October 1878 – 22 February 1938) was a classical guitarist, born in... more25
Niño Josele
Age: 45Nationality: Spain
Birthplace: Almería, Spain
Niño Josele is a Spanish guitarist, and exponent of the New Flamenco style. His first two... more
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