Los Romeros
Los Romeros, a Spanish-American guitar ensemble, was founded in 1960 by
Celedonio Romero. The quartet initially consisted of Celedonio and his sons
Celin, Pepe, and Angel Romero. From Málaga, Spain, the family migrated to
California in 1957 to escape the Franco dictatorship and pursue international
performances. Los Romeros played a pivotal role in popularizing Spanish guitar
music globally. Their breakthrough came with their first U.S. concert tour in
1961, leading to appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, at Carnegie Hall, and the
Hollywood Bowl. The group collaborated with numer...
