The world renowned "Royal Family of the Guitar"—The "Romeros guitar quartet" will start their series of Chinese concerts in Beijing on Sep 11th, as part of their 50th anniversary tour.

50 years ago, the now legendary Spanish guitarist Celedonio Romero held his first solo show, and in 1960 with his three sons, Celin, Pepe and Angel, founded the internationally renowned ensemble, known to millions as "The Royal Family of the Guitar". Now the quartet spans three generations of guitarists which have amazed the world with their music. Let's share their story.

The world renowned "Royal Family of the Guitar"—The "Romeros guitar quartet" will start their series of Chinese concert at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Sep 11th , as part of their 50th anniversary tour.  [Photo: CRIENGLISH.COM]

If you go to Spain to experience the best of the country, there are three things you'd better not miss: seeing the art of Picasso, Miro and Dali, drinking in the local pubs and bars, and dancing Flamenco to the sounds of local guitarists.

"I think in Spain, most people who play guitar, have a natural ability, It's very strange, you walk around the plazas, you see children playing with such marvelous technique with their fingers moving. So it's in the blood."

Spanish's love of the guitar has never waned. 50 years ago, legendary Spanish guitarist Celedonio Romero held his first solo concert in Madrid; he is praised as the "poet of the guitar". He married actress Angelita that same year and they had three sons, Celin, Pepe and Angel. Mr. Romero senior formed the family quartet in 1960 and led it in its first public concert in 1961. The guitar has always played an important role in the family.

Pepe Romero says:

"In our family, we always use the guitar, it brings love, and the unity of our family. The guitar and all good music is a way to unify people. When we are in a concert, and hear the first sound, we are no longer divided by religion, by grace, by gender, by age, we are all vibrating to the same energy. There is nothing more unifying than music, we can also feel the mystery, of course in all the arts, but in music, I feel it the strongest."

The world renowned "Royal Family of the Guitar"—The "Romeros guitar quartet" will start their series of Chinese concert at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Sep 11th , as part of their 50th anniversary tour.  [Photo: CRIENGLISH.COM]

The "Romeros guitar quartet" firmly believes the power of music, just like sports, unite people to "one world, one dream".