Yesterday, February 3rd, he passed away Luis Soler Guevara, at the age of 81, after a long and painful illness. Her two daughters, Marisa y EvaThey adored him. His wife Elizabeth She has been a partner who has more than demonstrated what it means to love someone.
I am the least qualified to assess what his work has meant in the world of flamencoI can say that he has been the best fan I have ever known, with a prodigious memory for remembering all the canteand, more importantly, possessing a keen instinct for knowing extinguish.
Everyone who knew him was aware of his generosity. In a world where many are stingy with what they give, he was always ready to share recordings, writings, and information so that artists and fans could grow. With the advent of hard drives, he would directly burn his vast collection of recordings, photos, and texts onto these media for anyone who wanted them. And this was true for people who shared his tastes as well as those who didn't.
I've never met anyone like that.
This isn't the time to elaborate. I just have to say that I'm in this world because of him. flamenco. For the flamencoA huge pillar of this art has passed away. For me, my uncle Luis has left us. May he rest in peace.
