When thinking of flamenco guitar, people usually think of Paco de Lucia or others “modern” players, but the style existed long before that, with a drier and less fusion-oriented sound. Among the pioneers of the pre-World War II era, Nino Ricardo stands tall. Born Manuel Serrapi (he was nicknamed Nino Ricardo since he was the son of Ricardo Serrapi) composed some of the greatest pieces for his own instrument.