(noticia) It's not for purists, but his flamenco is full of passion

By Siddhartha Mitter, Globe Correspondent | February 10, 2006

Vicente Amigo looks the part. With his long, dark hair, high forehead, and brooding gaze, the Spanish guitarist appears ideally suited to express the drama and heat of flamenco. Through five albums and many collaborations, the 38-year-old Amigo has become a key name in the genre, earning a Latin Grammy in 2001 and Spain's Ondas award in 2002.

But Amigo, who plays the Berklee Performance Center on Sunday, has forged a sound that appeals beyond flamenco's traditional confines. His technique and panache have made him an international guitar star, his face splashed across the cover of music magazines

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