Charo Live 1977 - Flamenco Guitar

Original upload got taken down so I cleaned up another video taken from a reaction channel because people deserve to see the entire unedited performance. Not sure what song this is though but it's great.

[@dad7130]

At 52 I've seen this woman all my life and Never knew she played...always "Cuchi Cuchi" and giggling. I wish I knew this a long time ago, she's fantastic.

[@overcash6270]

Yeah, back in the eighties, when she was at the peak of popularity in the US, her guitar skills got buried, but if you got lucky, she'd do something like Carson or Letterman and play. I can't recall when I first caught one of those, but I was still fairly young, so it was likely early eighties.

[@robertarthurs328]

In my 60s yes same here

[@jayrowe6473]

She started playing at age 9 and studied under Andrés Segovia.

[@sabbathtribute]

Hot as hell and with real talent 😊

[@RSMoreno]

I’m same age group-- I just found out today! My mind blown. Always thought she was an old bimbo lol

[@stubbysmallpox]

I am a guitarist and I was at the Vegas airport on the same plane as charo. Waiting for our luggage and I had my guitar and she saw me pick it up and we had a moment It was really fun. She’s a beast on that classical. Always a fan

[@LegionIvory]

You're a lucky one, mate. I'd love to meet her and see her perform live.

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

did you get her number??

[@cogb.9451]

As Legion Ivory said “you are lucky mate” I would say more like “you had won the lottery “ Most of us dream about meeting a famous musician and maybe jam a bit with them(I’m the one who hangs around musicians, a drummer) You got to live that dream I’m jealous and all so stoked you got to jam with Charo You have a story to amaze your grandchildren when that day comes

[@Kktimetoday1]

A great Musician

[@pliktl]

💞💕💞

[@beeleo]

Charo always seemed happy becoming the "cuchi-cuchi girl." But she truly was an accomplished musician. She was also a funny and fun t watch. In an interview Charo said, "Around the world I am known as a great musician. But in America I am known as the cuchi-cuchi girl. That's okay because cuchi-cuchi has taken me all the way to the bank."

[@rubysarahaynes]

She wanted to get paid too. Good for her ❤️

[@MrTPain]

@@rubysarahaynes holla 😎 Charo is a WORLD CLASS FLAMENCO GUITAR PLAYER 🎸 👏🏿... WORLD 🌎 CLASS!!

[@teresalehtonen8499]

she still is.. she practice 3 hour every day at 71 yrs of age . she is one of the very best

[@Remspamton]

Whats cuchu cuchu

[@carlgoogle2869]

@@Remspamton her cuchi,cuchi. You know!

[@tedwojtasik8781]

At the time Charo was considered one of the top 10 best classically trained guitarist on the planet. She was even taught by the great Segovia himself.

[@NancyFlores-wl2en]

Thank you for that nugget of info. I never knew that & explains why she was so exceptional as a guitarist!!

[@gabe-po9yi]

A lot of people might not know that Charo has been named and recognized as a world-class guitarist.

[@erichmaki4779]

Flamenco

[@SKA343]

I didn’t I am totally blown away !!

[@maggs131]

I never knew this about her. Wonder if she still plays at 77 ?

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@maggs131 There is video of her performing in 2022--she seems even better than she was when she was younger, probably because she rededicated herself and has more time to devote to practice. Charo - Malagueña - 3/5/22 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den - Uncasville, CT Charo - Memories Of The Alhambra - 3/5/22 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den - Uncasville, CT

[@joellebrodeur1015]

She was taught by Sergovia if I'm not mistaken. I grew up with her on Carson and Jerry Lewis Telethons. Hated the coochi coochie bit but always loved her guitar playing. She's amazing.

[@sailgoal]

She was voted best Flamenco guitarist "of the year" twice by guitar magazine Wow! (Critical bastards lol USA!!!).

[@VetteMAE2]

When was this? She is great to be sure. But against Paco de Lucia, Manolo Sanlucar, Vicente Amigo, Tomatito and many many others…

[@rexrocker1268]

She was trained by a master. I believe it. She destroys. I like metal and stuff but I wish so hard I could play guitar like this it just sexy as heck and beautiful.

[@harryjackson4759]

I am not surprised that she was voted world classed Flamingo female guitarist.

[@vergodagoat]

@@harryjackson4759 “Best Flamenco Guitarist” not world class flamingo female guitarist lol

[@robert111k]

@@VetteMAE2, don't worry, I suppose that's an American magazine. They know nothing. I is, more or less, like when they propose to choose the best operatic singers and people votes for Sara Brightman or Bocelli.

[@tomaburque]

All the showmanship can overshadow the fact that this woman is a legit classical musician who absolutely shreds a flamenco guitar!

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

This woman deserves so much more respect than she got. An extremely beautiful woman, with fingers trained by André Segovia…

[@zounds13]

*Andrés

[@aisforapple2494]

Being married to Xavier Cugat didn't hurt either.

[@halfon005]

@@aisforapple2494 If I was married to him would that help my guitar playing too?

[@aisforapple2494]

@halfon005 Probably not. Xavier Cugat passed away in 1990 at the age of 90. He was a fairly famous band leader.

[@jf8461]

She was promoted for other THINGS. Like "Cuchi Cuchi" and giggling.

[@ArmyCop]

I'd forgotten about how beautiful she was back then. She’s still gorgeous, but in 1977 she knocked it out of the park!

[@chrisdaigle5410]

She was only 26 back then.

[@bobthebear1246]

She still can.

[@tric5122]

I was to young to have not known her until the late 80's on the talk show scene. you could tell she was beautiful, but I always wondered what she looked like younger. She was an absolute knock out.

[@Virtuoso78]

People don’t realize that Charo is one of the best flamenco guitars in the world. They think she’s only a dancer.

[@a.y.7738]

I never knew Charo played the flamenco guitar, I didn’t see that on Love Boat, not like this! She plays like Andres Segovia! A deep newfound respect for Charo! 💯

[@meredithstearns9119]

She studied under him

[@Guitcad1]

Really? I remember her on Love Boat too and it seemed like she played every time she was on.

[@FlyingV344]

@@meredithstearns9119 Segovia was a classical guitarist, he didnt play or teached flamenco

[@genefogarty5395]

2023 and she's still tearing it up! Saw her in Ct. and I couldn't believe how good she was.

[@jasonchace494]

Seeing her again tonight in Connecticut, I did 20 years ago, amazing

[@nish221100]

She's playing Ernesto Lecuona's Malaguena. It's actually a piano solo.

[@martyfouts771]

Originally scored for multiple instruments en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malague%C3%B1a_(song)

[@joepatriot6431]

Roy Clark was the only other guitar player I've seen play that piece. And Roy is also world class on ANY stringed instrument.

[@martyfouts771]

@@joepatriot6431 There's a classical transcription that a lot of classical players, um, attempt; but if you haven't had the chance to hear it, Paco de Lucía's version is magnificent as well.

[@k.t.1641]

@@joepatriot6431 haha you should watch paco de Lucia then play it. Gonna have your mind blown

[@r.plante2916]

Los Hispanos Quartet did an amazing version around 1966. There's also a cool psych rock version by Alexander Rabbit from 1968.

[@ianshelby5730]

Why in the 70s she wasn't known for her talents in music only for that cheesy line she did.. we need to give her flowers now

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

She’s said that she went chuci, chuci to the bank 🏦 😂

[@suebee2441]

She sure did take it to the bank she is worth 60 million

[@nicmart]

She did that stupid nonsense.

[@LeydenAigg]

No YOU didn't know she was also a musician.

[@banjoist123]

She was a prodigy by age 9, and studied for a while under Segovia.

[@skinnysnorlax1876]

I thought I had heard that correctly. Segovia was a magnificent guitarist, and clearly she picked up on that too, haha

[@TheVigilantEye77]

DAMN. Amazing

[@marshhen]

I cannot believe that she was on tv all the time in the late 70s and early 80s and she was treated like a quite silly beautiful woman shaking her dress around. She was not treated with the respect she clearly deserved as a person and now I see, as a musician. That is really horrible. I am glad to hear that she can laugh at it and if she made lots of money, good for her.

[@anthonyfisher5076]

realy?! well no wonder !

[@davida6889]

This woman can play

[@chriskolb3105]

That’s some virtuoso sh#t right there.

[@kraftthisile9113]

She was taught by legends.

[@Ruestar1]

She still can AFAIK.

[@maxpinson5002]

Drowned out in this performance by unnecessary elaborate orchestra

[@gordonilaoa1275]

@@maxpinson5002Hahaa , when the band wants to takes centre stage.

[@adamgregory9198]

It’s insane to think this is 1977 and how much better she probably is now after continued practice for years. Charro really is an incredible musician and guitarist.

[@miromiro4981]

Seems like a lovely person too.

[@willdwyer6782]

She started playing when she was 9 years old

[@vaffangool9196]

*As a lifelong guitarist,* drummer, and (shitty) pianist I assure you musicianship largely peaks in one's mid-20's.

[@Suzume-Shimmer]

​@@vaffangool9196 May be your experience but that hardly makes it universal.

[@jlobiafra]

She's old now, I'm sure she still can play great but with old age comes Arthritis and the memory not being as sharp as it once was

[@erikm8372]

Love Charo ❤️ In a way, she almost reminds me of a slightly more hyper, more over-the-top, Spanish version of Dolly Parton!

[@jean-pierredecouvreur9500]

Or a Latino version of Roy Clark.

[@AmericanAkosm]

She is SPANISH. NOT "latino"...

[@AmericanAkosm]

Calling a Spaniard "latino" is insulting.

[@BluegillGreg]

"Latina." Definitely not latinks. Calling a Spaniard a Latina is as bad as calling an Englshwoman an Anglo-Saxon. It's like claiming that their families are part of very successful historical cultures and contemporary societies that are thriving far and wide. How insulting!

[@catherinecrow5662]

❤

[@cak813]

I can remember the first time I ever saw Charo play the guitar. Up until then, I hadn’t thought too much of her but I changed my mind after I saw what an accomplished guitarist she was. It changed my whole opinion of her.

[@RyneMurray23]

She is a kick ass guitar player. I saw an episode of "suite life on deck" and she was playing guitar on the episode and I looked her up after.

[@iamspongebobdestroyerofevi5055]

This is how I discovered her too! Her playing is gorgeous.

[@rickjag4928]

This chick was a major badass in her day. And a funny comedic actress, as well.

[@biddibee3526]

And she speaks about 12 languages. She's brilliant.

[@davidwesley2525]

@rickjag4928 Charo is Still a Guitar Playing Bad Ass. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@MsSavagechef]

Charo is a marvelous classical Flamenco guitarist. I am happy to have found this.

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Grew up watching her and am just now learning that she was an accomplished musician. I'm kinda mad but also amazed. I just love her and she's so beautiful. Truly gifted.

[@lunchguy659]

It is one of many versions of a piece that is called Malaguena, meaning "From Malaga" a city in Andalusia, Spain.

[@ramrivas4783]

Yes. Malaguenas are actually fandangos from Malaga.

[@dikardvondoom3574]

1996 Madison Scouts. Video recording of the time does it absolutely no justice. I marched DCI in the mid-90s. They were a literal wall of sound. Spine chilling.

[@johncalvo1743]

In context, it actually means "a girl from Malaga".

[@ramrivas4783]

Actually, a malaguena is not a "piece." It is the traditional name for fandangos from Malaga. Only when it was corrupted into popular music did the name meant something else, but to flamencos, malaguenas are simply fandangos performed by Andaluces in the preferred style in Malaga.

[@johncalvo1743]

@@ramrivas4783 Yes. I was just referring to a person from that region. A Malagueno or a Malaguena is a man or a woman from Malaga, respectively.

[@P.M.P.181]

Someone please do a movie about this woman's life. How have I known of Charo all my life and never known she played the guitar?

[@777maestra]

Saw her in Branson a few years ago at theater of Andy Williams. The Moon River theater. Before he died. She was awesome. Very enjoyable.

[@cchavezjr7]

I saw her there also. Might have been the same year as you. I can't remember if she did a few times or just that year. I was living in Branson at the time. She was so amazing and I remember thinking how she did all that with the nails she had. You can't see it in this video so much but in Branson, she definitely did!

[@thegloobster]

What a fucking beast... I gotta learn how to play that tremolo bit where she's playing like a million notes a second on a single string with 3 different fingers... Absolutely awe-inspiring. Also, she was on Suite Life On Deck that one time! Neat!

[@WiggyWamWam]

@Evan Hodge gracias

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

I got arthritis just watching this

[@allen6924]

An amazing craftsmanship to her guitar playing. This woman is among the most amazing guitar players of Latino music. She's above many of the people people put above her. Secovia has nothing on her.

[@JennyBombo1]

Segovia was her teacher

[@amydopson2946]

She's not just an amazing Latin/Flamenco guitarist. Ottmar Leibert always looked up to Charo, and as much as love Lindesy Buckingham, and his acoustic classical sets, not anywhere near her talent.. .and with a perfect manicure!

[@Jetsetfastfood]

Charo... We must have more Charo!!!! More CHARO!!!!!

[@maddhatter3564]

I grew up seeing her on various TV shows. wasnt till the last 7 or 8 years i even knew she was a musician. A very talented one , i may add.

[@panatypical]

What a discovery for me! I think I remember seeing this woman on the Johnny Carson Show a few times. I had no idea about her musical talent! Now I'm going to binge watch whatever I can of her guitar performances.

[@dwhitman3092]

This woman was such a magnificent performer. Got some notoriety, but not nearly what she deserved!

[@bradbassett1240]

My GAWD......Even at eight years old, I knew this woman was special!

[@David-w9i7j]

For sure. I can remember getting that 'funny feeling' even that young when I would see her on Cher's variety show at grandmas house.

[@autumnlashai]

I am deeply mesmerized by her fingers dancing accross that instrument with so much fervor and jovial energy! Passionate even…I’m still picking my mouth up from off the floor.

[@Katnip452]

Underrated talent. Most people just think of her as a goofy guest on old Merv or Love Boat shows. She is so much more! ❤ Viva Charo 🎸

[@SpringNotes]

I feel cheated, haha... All this time ! Couldn't they have showcased her musical talent ?!?

[@bradleystereoguitaramplifi9616]

When I was a very young kid it was Karen Carpenter who inspired me to play drums and Charo who inspired me to play guitar. You just don't see this type of talent these days.❤

[@rickwilliams967]

I slept on both of them for a long time. Didn't realize until very recently that what made them both famous overshadowed their truly high level musical skills.

[@13_13k]

They both were/are legendary musicians. Karen's voice is what overshadowed her drumming skills and Charo's looks and natural timing and gift for comedy overshadowed her guitar chops. So many people never knew how great they were. You can blame talent management and corporate greed not wanting to risk their cash cows being taken as serious musicians.

[@kaneshuppert636]

People still exist that have talent “these days” 🙄

[@13_13k]

@@kaneshuppert636 --- I agree with your reply to the original posted comment. The problem is now the same as it always has been, entertainment industry executives,agents, promoters, and of course sponsors and advertising agencies don't always promote the actual talent that people have but focus on what is a marketable aspect of that person be it looks, or ability to act or something other than other talents they may have. That is the business of the entertainment and advertising and modeling etc... industry, to make profits off of people whichever way they feel is the best way to do that. Most of the talent (industry name for the people who work in front of cameras, on stage, performers, etc..) are going to go with whatever their agents tell them to do because that will make them the most money in the shortest amount of time. Being a celebrity has a very short lifespan for 95% of people who become famous, so they do what is going to make them money and fame right now even if it isn't their best talent. Being an actor makes more money than being in a Barbershop Quartet even if it's the best in the world. Many people who are creative types are multi talented, actors can sing and dance, play instruments, and vice versa. If they are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in multiple areas then they have to make the choice of doing what makes them money or doing what they love if they can only do one thing. Usually once they make some money they go back to what they love and maybe more talented at. One of life's lessonss is we have to work, if we can work and make money even if it doesn't make you happy, make the money. But if you can do what you love and maybe be lucky enough that you can make money doing that then you will enjoy working because it isn't work. Some people would rather be struggling and poor but doing what they love. Who has the better life? The rich person who hates their job or the poor person who loves doing what they do?

[@bradleystereoguitaramplifi9616]

@@kaneshuppert636 like who?

[@jcortese3300]

I first saw her as one of the ubiquitous guest stars on 70s TV shows like "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" ... then, she was on Carson once, pulled a guitar out from behind the couch, and SHREDDED like a wild dog on a plate of ribs. Blew me away.

[@Beatles0223]

It sucks how history is rewritten. Charo's out-of-this-world guitar playing was never, ever stressed, so for those of us born in the mid-70s (around the time this was filmed), we never knew she could even play guitar, much less flamenco guitar - which takes much dexterity to play.

[@HollyCranfan]

She is amazing and I always find it shocks people when I tell them that didn’t know her talent at flamenco 💃

[@jeannebates8672]

I had no idea she trained under Segovia. I was a kid when she did the Cuchi-cuchi bit so never thought more of her nor knew of her talents.

[@RolandoMartinez-t4y]

I beg ur forgiveness Ms. Charo, I thougjt u were only another beautiful face. I am amazed.😮

[@frederickdominguez4829]

Seen her most my life. I'm 62 all I ever knew her for was the cuchi cuchi girl. I'm glad I found this. She really was special.

[@Eyeofdajjal]

Wow… this is so Metal. Musical fire, arrogance, power and playfulness at the same time. Incredible

[@dekelanson5280]

Impressive. I never knew she was an accomplished classical guitarist.

[@akgypsy54]

I either forgot or never even knew Charo could play flamenco guitar!! W🤩W!

[@paulaneary7877]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. What a thing of beauty Charo is, the music, the presentation, the concentration, the style, everything! Bravo, BRAVO!

[@Rameus]

Wow, she was extremely beautiful

[@parkermudsen1063]

I was today years old when I found out Charo could play flamenco guitar so flawlessly at THIS level. I’ll never see her the same way again. 😃

[@elephantintheroom5678]

What an apparition! What a heavenly sound! I'm out of breath just watching and listening!

[@virginiaclark2476]

Beautifully Done! Gone Charo!!!! Hey Now!!!!!

[@love68]

56 and didn't know she could play! Outstanding! Thank you!🤘🤠🤘

[@tonyromano6220]

Who knew? 67 here? 😮

[@stevepick9527]

Wow! Amazing Flamenco guitarist! I knew she played guitar but I had absolutely no idea she was this good. After seeing this I went online and saw she studied under the great master Andres Segovia. OK, I know, I’m a little late to the party but I am going to try and see her play at Morongo if she comes again as it is near me. Cuchi Cuchi, she is so much more than that!

[@domingonavarro1288]

I’m happy to see that she has talent. Good for her. Wow! I never knew….

[@dustinsanchez7820]

I always wondered why she was really famous but damn i stand corrected wow

[@rickwilliams967]

She was famous for cuchi cuchi. This is what she SHOULD have been famous for

[@ooshta]

Was always a fan of this amazing woman. ❤

[@jamesmcclain5005]

Wow! This is the first time I have seen this performance, what an amazing artist. She was so young and beautiful I almost didn't recognize her. I saved this to watch again and again, I need to be constantly reminded of how much I suck on guitar - thanks Charo!

[@franperez4663]

I adore her. So very talented, gorgeous and funny. Bless you, Charro! Your videos bring me joy! Liked, thank you!

[@cooper9287]

This should way more views 👏🙌👌🙏😍😎

[@joyceibanez8207]

I have always loved this beautiful LADY. She was not only a great guitar player, but such a precious funny, LADY. She always seemed so happy. 😊❤

[@gregkiyuna6029]

I remember reading a while back she was one of the world's best. Yup... cuchi, cuchi, cuchi. Charo! One the worlds best flamenco guitar players. I can believe it, too. She got chops! Aloha!

[@theresacolosimo3523]

Loved these talented celebrities we used to have in those days. Unlike who is out there today.

[@joejones9520]

no one makes it big without talent whether you think theyre talented or not

[@danfridenstine5751]

She plays so perfectly it's amazing. Her presentation and delivery is flawless.

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Every single filmed recording of her is always back by an orchestra or a band. I just want to hear her play without a bunch of studio mercenaries muddying it up.

[@kmoecub]

Buy any of her albums.

[@lIlIANONYMOUSIlIl]

It isn't her fault, they follow her around just be able to play with a master. 🙂

[@ObscuredByTime]

It's no joke, bro. Wow.

[@megasoid]

Underrated guitarist, great feel and playing here.

[@ceciliajones7816]

Brilliant!!! I always loved watching her play!! Her silly “cuchi-cuchi” was funny but the music…sublime!

[@danielmartinez3861]

Beauty playing beautiful music. That's talent.

[@jonathanhawk5163]

I've known about Charo most of my life. I've never seen this Charo! That's a shame, but somehow I managed to stumble upon this video. KZbin wins again! 🤓👍

[@mr2981]

I love how she is able get such amazing sounds from that guitar. I mean, castanets, trumpets, drums... It's astonishing.

[@StreaminDigital]

The timeless Charo - real beauty real talent. What a woman! Boy howdee the good old days.

[@ArdentPardy]

Good call. I only ever knew Charo as the "Coochie-coochie girl" when I was a kid (I was born the year before this performance). I was absolutely floored the first time I heard her guitar. Still am. Gracias, amigo!

[@leroyjones6170]

So amazingly talented and what a gorgeous doll!!

[@cchavezjr7]

I saw her in Branson where she performed with Andy Williams as a guest performer in his show. She was so amazing. Always enthusiastic energy but her skill on the guitar was a sight to behold. On top of that, I had no idea how she did it with her long fingernails that she had. A rare and unique talent I'm lucky I was able to see perform in person.

[@talondavid9408]

Oh man, 1977, native kid from a reservation hearing this for the first time ever, I was enthralled by Charo's performance. I fell in love 😍Still in love to this day.

[@Empath2110]

I remember seeing this on TV, I was a Freshman in High School 😊

[@pickledpepper6576]

I’m pretty sure the last time I saw Charo was on the Love Boat! She was a frequent guest if I remember right. Loved her so much!!!

[@sydneyorcutt8327]

Im a musician but I know Charo from drag/gay culture and you should see the smile slowly growing on my face learning she’s like one of the most bad ass guitar players ever

[@kikiandgigi9585]

Should we really see it?

[@sydneyorcutt8327]

@@kikiandgigi9585 ?

[@keepcool319]

@@kikiandgigi9585 Should you really ask stupid questions?🙄

[@SpringNotes]

I had no clue Charo was popular in drag culture. Interesting, but it makes sense.

[@johnbarnett6924]

In her sixties, she is STILL IMPRESSIVE , GOD BLESS YOU CHARO. for your light and inspiration. JOHN❤ revisited 10 October 2023❤

[@michaellemaire5380]

Don't know if that's tongue in cheek but she is more likely in her eighties. A fantastic talent regardless of age!😁

[@Guitcad1]

@@michaellemaire5380 Nobody knows. She guards her actual age very closely. She has given numerous birth years over the course of her career. Supposedly, at least one year she gave early on was to protect a man from criminal charges when she was underage.

[@michaellemaire5380]

@@Guitcad1 True, but I'm thinking the birth year she gave when she emigrated may have been accurate which was 1941.

[@whereisyourhumanity7557]

Mad respect for Charo. I had always heard about her guitar playing, but until KZbin came along I didn't get to see more than a few clips. Thank you for uploading!

[@ATN2USN]

I did not know Charo could play the flamenco guitar so fluently.. That was a wonderful performance.

[@blueeyedbehr]

it's Malaguena by Ernesto Lacuona.

[@jamesoconnor8044]

I saw Charo live in Honolulu in the 80s, and she was fantastic on that guitar !

[@williamsullivan4222]

I did not know she had such talent. She always came on tv and did her cuchi cuchi stuff. She should have done more of these and people would have respected her more

[@arlettasloan6453]

This is the first time i saw her being serious! Beautiful! Great playing! I used to love her on The Tonight Show as a kid and dream of growing up to be something like her or Lola Falana. Who I also loved on the same show!

[@franktillman295]

Reminds me of the legendary Roy Clark!

[@rubenespinal3158]

Thank you for posting. Exceptional and multi-dimensional artist.

[@TS-1267]

.... Very Good Show Indeed... What Skill... And Looks amazing with the Farah Fawcett and Dyan Canon Look

[@donovan1412]

Wow absolutely captivating

[@shaynej704]

I could here you play all day Charo. I wish you had more guitar in your acts.

[@itsawonderfulknife7031]

Classically trained under Andrés Segovia. Definitely shows. There’s more to Charo than “cuchi cuchi.”

[@KingGhidorah_]

The song is called 'Malaguena.' Well, part of it, anyway. It's one of the most famous, sort of entry level, flamenco songs.

[@moeblar3154]

🌻I Love Charro! ✝️her Heart! ❤️🙏🏻

[@wolftotem539]

She was incredibly gifted. Not many can play Flamenco guitar... It is an almost lost art. Her exhuberance just gave her a spotlight but she has so many gifts besides her flash and flamboyance.

[@artymowski]

She is surprisingly good, classic and flamenco styles... and she was very cute to boot!!

[@libertarianrevolution7026]

Before seeing these clips on KZbin I had no idea that Charo was such an amazing guitarist.

[@kris242]

I’m today-years-old when I learned that “HOOCHIE-COOCHIE-COOCHIE” could play a mean fuckin flamenco 😂 Holy shit. I grew up with my parents playing 70s reruns on TV and seeing her prance around all crazy-like. This is insanely awesome to me ❤️ What a legend.

[@jesseserna8424]

Wow I remember watching when I was a kid , I’m 58 now I wonder what happened to this beautiful,talented lady? 😮🙌🏼🎸

[@donnalynnlee8410]

I think she is so beautiful playing than the other silly stuff.

[@williamallison3958]

Amazing, amazing, amazing!

[@KeithStLouis-yv3bd]

Wow!! I'm stunned, never new she could play that well.

[@pamelaa.mankowski212]

Woooohooo she’s the best Flamenco female guitarist ever .. .. I’ve never in my life time ever seen a woman who can compete with men an undoubtedly win .. God Bless you Charo for putting women on the map thank you 🙏🏻