To celebrate 50 years in Del Mar, The Romeros will present an anniversary concert Nov. 21 in their hometown.

The Romeros ---- better known as "The Royal Family of the Guitar" ---- moved to the United States from their native Spain in 1957, and two years later settled in what would become a sprawling complex of homes where three generations of Romeros would carry on the family's musical legacy.

Los Romeros was founded in Del Mar by Celedonio Romero, who formed the classical guitar ensemble with his then-young sons, Celin, Pepe and Angel. Over the years, the lineup changed. Celedonio retired, and then passed away in 1996. That same year, Angel went on to a solo and conducting career, and a third generation of Romeros ---- Celino (Celin's son) and Lito (Angel's son) --- stepped in to fill their fathers' places. The Romeros have performed with symphonies all over the world as well as for international leaders and U.S. presidents.

The family will celebrate its half-century of music-making with a special concert hosted by the Del Mar Foundation's Cultural Arts Committee at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Del Mar Powerhouse in Powerhouse Park. Tickets are $75 and will include a special reception with Spanish wine and chocolates. Romeros concerts are known to sell out well in advance, so early orders are encouraged: Call 858-635-1363 or visit delmarfoundation.org.