Tony Triana learned to play Flamenco guitar at the knee of his Father, legendary Flamenco dancer Antonio Triana. The elder bought his son his first guitar at the age of eight, and would sing the traditional songs, challenging him to keep up. This was the way of the gypsies of Andalucia, the manner in which they passed down their art and their duende to the younger generation. It wasn't long before Tony could follow his Father as he danced.

Born into a family of dancers and musicians, the younger Triana grew up among Flamenco greats, many coming to pay homage to his Father as they passed through Los Angeles. Sabicas was a family friend. The Farruco family would often drop in, and stay for days in a never ending juerga. Triana would take what inspiration they offered to fuel his own compositions.

Today he is a virtuoso of the Flamenco guitar, combining pure tradition with his own creative instinct and fierce attack. He is recognized as one of the top accompanists 'por baile' in the United States, and has accompanied most of the prominent Flamenco artists over the course of his performance career.

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