Manuel A. Delgado of Nashville, TN, is a third-generation, Old World Luthier carrying on a family craftsmanship tradition that dates back to 1928. Driven by a deep passion for music education and community outreach, his work spans world-class instrument design, historical museum exhibitions, high-profile media features, and active civic leadership. His work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution and he performed with his daughters at the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C. His Nashville business, Delgado Guitars, was named as a Historic Heritage Landmark site in 2026.