You haven’t truly experienced musical magic until you’ve seen four artists play a single guitar in perfect harmony—and the Barcelona Guitar Trio’s flamenco-fueled take on “Billie Jean” does exactly that. Performed as part of their Tribute to Paco de Lucía, this rendition transforms Michael Jackson’s pop anthem into a fiery Spanish masterpiece, blending technical brilliance with raw passion.
The trio—Xavier Coll, Luis Robisco, and Manuel González—alongside percussionist Paquito Escudero, weave intricate melodies and rhythms, their fingers dancing across the fretboard with hypnotic precision. What begins as a soulful, restrained interpretation soon erupts into a whirlwind of picados (rapid flamenco scales) and percussive strums, paying homage to Paco de Lucía’s boundary-pushing fusion style.
Even if you’ve heard “Billie Jean” a thousand times, this version feels thrillingly new. Close your eyes, and you’d swear multiple guitars were at work—but the real wonder is watching them collaborate on a single instrument, their hands moving in sync like a well-oiled machine. Add Escudero’s dynamic cajón rhythms, and the result is pure alchemy: a performance that’s as visually mesmerizing as it is musically dazzling. A true celebration of creativity, skill, and the universal language of rhythm.