Pianist, composer, and teacher Alfonso Aroca was born in Jaen. He received triple musical training in classical, jazz and flamenco. He is currently a leading flamenco pianist.
Alfonso Aroca has collaborated with artists such as Montse Cortés, Martirio, Dulce Pontes, Vanesa Martín, Rozalén, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Juan Ramón Caro, Raimundo Amador, Josemi Carmona, Chambao, Chicuelo, Rosario La Tremendita, Javier Latorre and José Antonio.
In 2016, Rodriguez was awarded the Filón Flamenco, First Prize for Flamenco Instrumentalist at the International Festival of Cante de las Minas de La Unión.
(headline image: Alfonso Aroca – Photo by Estela García)
Discography:
Orilla (2014)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.