About Ángel Barrios
Lived 1882 – 1964 (aged 82). Ángel Barrios was a Spanish composer, classical guitarist and guitarist.
Ángel Barrios (Granada, 1882–Madrid, 1964) was a Spanish composer and concert guitarist.
He was the son of Flamenco guitarist Antonio 'El Polinario' Barrios, and after himself starting with the violin soon himself turned to the guitar.
His work "Arroyos de la Alhambra" is known thanks to Pepe Romero performing it for Guitar Salon International's YouTube channel.
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Who was Ángel Barrios?
Spanish composer (1882-1964)
When was Ángel Barrios born?
Ángel Barrios was born on 4 January 1882 in Granada.
When did Ángel Barrios die?
Ángel Barrios died on 17 November 1964 in Madrid.
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Ángel Barrios was a composer, classical guitarist and guitarist.
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Ángel Barrios was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ángel Barrios. https://biography.guide/angel-barrios/
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