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Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"

Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon.

Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar"

54m 24s

Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon.

Previews + Extras

  • Agustín Barrios' Transformation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Agustín Barrios' Transformation

    S52 E14 - 2m 50s

    Scott Yoo and Dr. Fred Sheppard discuss Barrios' transformation into Nitsuga Mangoré after he more fully embraced his Guaraní heritage.

  • Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar" Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Now Hear This "Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar" Preview

    S52 E14 - 30s

    Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon.

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