Paco Strickland’s Passion For Flamenco

Impassioned and possessing strong rhythmic undertones define both flamenco music and Wilmington NC’s musician, William “Paco” Strickland.

So it is no wonder that "Paco" is an accomplished master of the music originating from the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. And while his career path, of over 40 years has taken him along the rhythmic roads of rock and roll to country and western, it is flamenco which he continually offers to area audiences through both live performances and his Sunday morning radio show “FLAMECO CAFÉ” on WUIN-106.7FM (The Penguin).

Strickland, an Ohio native, came to the Cape Fear region in his mid 30’s, tired of the road. He had had his fill of touring and playing biker bars where protective chicken wire across the bandstand was a necessary accessory.

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