Released by Philips in 1973, Fuente y caudal (Source and Flow) was Spanish guitarist Paco de Luc�a's fifth solo LP and marked the beginning of a new chapter in his career. On this album, he reached a level of technical mastery unparalleled in the history of flamenco guitar. Only 25 years old at the time of recording, Paco de Luc�a saw his fame expand far beyond Spain after the release of Fuente y caudal.