34 SHEIK CHIC Duncan Sheik makes his mark with smart, sophisticated acoustic pop. By Julie Bergman34 SHEIK CHIC Duncan Sheik makes his mark with smart, sophisticated acoustic pop. By Julie Bergman
Words and music to "Barely Breathing" p. 36
44 THE SOUL OF FLAMENCO A rare interview with revolutionary guitarist Paco de Lucía. By Guillermo Juan Christie
"Aires Choqueros" excerpt p. 48
"La Barrosa" excerpt p. 50
56 SUMMER SPECIAL Our annual guide to guitar workshops and festivals
Great workshop lessons from nine pro guitarists p. 58
Favorite festivals of our vagabond contributors p. 59
Where to study playing, building, and repair this year p. 66
DEPARTMENTS
6 CONTRIBUTORS
8 MUSIC NOTATION KEY
9 MAIL
12 JUMP STREET Happenings Catfish Keith, Charlie Louvin, the Blue Rags, and more.
20 REVIEWS Hit List records, a classical guitar history, and flamenco CD collections.
28 SHOPTALK Do It Yourself: Building a guitar from a kit. By David Kilpatrick
102 GEARBOX Equipment picks from this issue's featured artists, new gear spotlights, and a review of the Martin D-15.
110 FOR BEGINNERS Steady-Bass Fingerpicking. By David Hamburger
Exercises, licks, and a 12-bar blues p. 112
116 WOOD CHOPS Bluesy Bluegrass. By Steve Pottier
Music to "Rueben's Train" p. 118
Music to "In the Pines" p. 118
122 SOLO Craig Dobbins arranges a classic hymn for guitar.
Music to "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" p. 122
126 DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions.
130 GREAT ACOUSTICS 1978 Robert Ruck. By Michael Wright
Cover: Duncan Sheik. Story on page 34. Photo by Danny Clinch
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