Los Romeros, a Spanish-American guitar ensemble, was founded in 1960 by Celedonio Romero. The quartet initially consisted of Celedonio and his sons Celin, Pepe, and Angel Romero. From Málaga, Spain, the family migrated to California in 1957 to escape the Franco dictatorship and pursue international performances. Los Romeros played a pivotal role in popularizing Spanish guitar music globally. Their breakthrough came with their first U.S. concert tour in 1961, leading to appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, at Carnegie Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl. The group collaborated with numerous symphony orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Notable albums include "An Evening Of Flamenco Music" (1965) and"World Of Flamenco - Guitars/Song/Dance/Poetry" (1967). In 2000, King Juan Carlos of Spain awarded Celin and Pepe Romero the Order of Isabel la Católica. The ensemble's repertoire spans classical guitar arrangements by composers such as Antonio Vivaldi and Joaquín Rodrigo, as well as original compositions by Celedonio Romero.
