Im Scott Yoo. In the late 1800s, a young Paraguayan guitarist of Guarani Indian descent set out to conquer Latin America. He was rejected by the establishment. Segovia was European. Did you ever play any of his music? Never. But he stayed true to his roots, and he emerged the greatest guitar composer of the 20th century. On Now Hear This “Barrios The Chopin of The Guitar” on Great Performances.