A journey through the life and work of Joaquín Díaz; the musician, folklorist and ethnographer who turned his back on fame and left the stage to became one of the most important figures in Spanish culture. Musicians, writers and experts talk about this unique character. Joaquín Díaz himself recounts his life and vocation dedicated to the recovery and preservation of the past, an incomparable legacy that will remain alive for future generations. The documentary shows archival footage of some of Joaquín Díaz's innumerables appearances on TVE (Spanish TV) as well as some of the many artists he helped along the way: Nuestro Pequeño Mundo, Cecilia, Jubal, Nuevo Mester de Juglaría, etc.