Niño Ricardo
Niño Ricardo | |
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Statue of Niño Ricardo. Cristo de Burgos Square. Seville. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Manuel Serrapí Sánchez |
| Born | 11 July 1904 Seville, Spain |
| Died | 14 April 1972 (aged 67) |
| Genres | Flamenco |
| Occupation | Flamenco guitarist |
| Instrument | flamenco guitar |
Manuel Serrapí Sánchez (11 July 1904 – 14 April 1972), better known as Niño Ricardo, was a Flamenco composer, considered by some sources as the most accomplished flamenco player of his day. He played a significant part in the evolution of the flamenco guitar. He lived in the city center of Sevilla. A child guitar prodigy, his early audiences referred to him as the son of Ricardo, leading to his stage-name Niño [de] Ricardo.