MANITAS DE PLATA, NICKNAMED BY PABLO PICASSO IN SPAIN FOR HIS LOVE AND MASTERY OF GYPSY FLAMENCO GUITAR. A VIRTUOSO GUITARIST, HE ENTERTAINED THE PARISIAN EXPATRIATS THROUGHTOUT THE 20S AND 30S. DIGITAL IMAGE BY MICHAEL FORBUS
Fabulous that this brilliant musician is remembered in this way.
Artist Reply: Fabulous that you now of him. He refuses to fly so you most likely didn't see him in the states in his lifetime. His son is a guitarist in the Gypsy Kings. If you like his music. The Gypsy Kings are the ramped up version. I have seen them and that is a remarkable evening. I have all of their recoding music and they play as I paint. I was told of him by a flamenco dancer and I asked who some of the music was that she danced to and she said the only one was Manitas de Plata. I am so glad you know who he is and have heard his artistry. A master and is a wild player. Thank you so much for the compliments and the connection. It has made my day as if two kindred spirits have discovered something rare they have in common. My gratitude for writing. I really appreciate it and am excited to play some of the tunes I have on my computer while I work on some paintings. Thanks for the impetus. Miguel
19 Comments
Gordon Christie 01 Nov 2007
Fabulous that this brilliant musician is remembered in this way.Fernando Rivera 18 Feb 2007
Love your work Miguel. Wonderful piece. Fernando.James McPartlin 17 Feb 2007
Fantastic work, Miguel, his face is just a map of character! :)Jean M. Laffitau 09 Feb 2007
Great!!Patty Day 08 Feb 2007
Very nice work!!!!Janet Gioffre Harrington 07 Feb 2007
Phenominal tribute.Natalie G 13 Dec 2006
Excellent work, Michael! Lovely effects and textures!!William Boyer 16 Nov 2006
coolTerry Harris 16 Nov 2006
Lovely work, nothing so enchanting as that style of music.Loredana 14 Nov 2006
OUTSTANDING LOVE YOUR PORTRAITS MICHAELthea walstra 14 Nov 2006
Love this portrait. Awesome work Michaelmonique cooper 14 Nov 2006
Love the colors and the wonderful effects you did!!!.. love this peice!!Lucia Stewart 14 Nov 2006
Fabulous and beautifully done!Leah Jaarveth 14 Nov 2006
awesome guitarist and an awesome portrait my friend :)bianca 14 Nov 2006
such a great concept michael...wow...and wonderful creation of it...Emily Reed 14 Nov 2006
EXCELLENT MUSICAL PORTRAIT!Olga van Dijk 14 Nov 2006
MANITAS DE PLATA has great gypsy guitar musiv. my father loved his music....kostas tsipos 14 Nov 2006
gorgeous art ... i love it:)cynthia berridge 14 Nov 2006
lovely art work Michael