Flamenco guitarist and composer David Rodríguez, better known as David de Arahal, was born in Arahal (Seville province).
He started playing at the age of 10 at his local music school. He received classes and advice from teachers such as Manolo Sanlúcar, Víctor Monge Serranito, Rafael Riqueni, Paco Cepero, Gerardo Núñez and Tomatito, to name a few.
In 2021, at the age of 21, he released his first solo work: ‘Mar verde’, with the collaboration of Miguel Poveda and Antonio Canales, among others.
In 2022, David de Arahal continued to study at the “Rafael Orozco” Superior Conservatory of Music in Córdoba. He has performed and shared stage with some of the biggest names in Flamenco.
Discography:
Mar verde (2021)
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.
I love David’s playing! I just ordered a couple of his CDs/vinyl and they are wonderful! He has a delicacy and lyricism and melodic sense that he clearly values over fast picado type virtuosity (though he also has that!).
I’m curious if anyone knows what make of guitar he plays?
Thank you!