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Category: Artist Profiles

José "El Berenjeno" Photo by Gilberto González Vázquez
Artist Profiles

Acclaimed Flamenco Singer José “El Berenjeno”

Angel Romero August 19, 2023 No Comments FlamencoJosé "El Berenjeno"SpainSpanish musicworld music

José Montoya Carpio “El Berenjeno” was born in 1994 in one of the cradles of cante, Jerez de La Frontera. This young cantaor, from the…

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Randy Steele - Photo by Mandy Rhoden
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Banjo player and songwriter Randy Steele

Douglas Sanders August 19, 2023 No Comments banjoBluegrassRandy Steeleworld music

Bluegrass musician Randy Steele, hailing from Bradley County, Tennessee, found himself immersed in music from a tender age, owing to his proximity to the borders…

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Benito Bernal - photo by Antonio Pereira Jiménez
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Flamenco guitar Virtuoso Benito Bernal

Douglas Sanders August 18, 2023 No Comments Benito Bernal DíazFlamencoflamenco guitarSpainSpanish musicworld music

Flamenco guitarist Benito Bernal Díaz, hailing from Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva), a town nestled within the heart of the Andévalo region of Huelva province,…

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Marcos de Silvia - Photo by JG Latorre
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Flamenco Guitarist Marcos de Silvia from Jerez

Angel Romero August 15, 2023 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarMarcos de SilvaSpainworld music

Flamenco guitarist Marcos de Silvia from Jerez had an early passion for guitar. At just 8 years old, he embarked on a journey of learning…

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Lucía Beltrán at Concurso Nacional Flamenco de Córdoba, November 20, 2022 - Photo by Toni Blanco
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Lucía Beltrán, Flamenco Singer from Huelva

Claudia Taylor August 10, 2023 No Comments FlamencoLucía Beltrán SedanoSpainworld music

Talented flamenco vocalist Lucía Beltrán Sedano was born in Trigueros (Huelva) on April 28, 2004. Her flamenco passion comes from a very young age, from…

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Norwegian Tundra Blues Act Gabba

Claudia Taylor August 3, 2023 No Comments GabbaNorwayNorwegian musicworld music

Norwegian band Gabba, led by Joik master John André Eira, is a talented band that specializes in Sami tundra blues. The group aims to introduce…

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Rafael Del Calli - Photo by Toni Blanco
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Flamenco Singer Rafael del Calli

Angel Romero July 28, 2023 No Comments FlamencoRafael del CalliSpainworld music

National Prize for Flamenco Art of Córdoba 2022, Rafael del Calli is the artistic name of Rafael Plantón Heredia. He is a gitano (Spanish gypsy)…

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Fermín Fernández - Photo by Antonio Rodriguez
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Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso Fermín Fernández

Douglas Sanders July 27, 2023 No Comments Fermín FernándezFlamencoSpainworld music

Born in Granada, Spain, in 1995, Fermín Fernández has meticulously carved a path for himself over time, emerging as one of the most promising young…

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Caamaño & Ameixeiras with musical instruments in a field
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Caamaño&Ameixeiras: A Dynamic Galician Duo Redefining Tradition

Douglas Sanders July 27, 2023 No Comments Antía AmeixeirasCaamaño&AmeixeirasCeltic musicGalician musicSabela CaamañoSpanish musicworld music

Caamaño&Ameixeiras, a Spanish duo, manifests a profound affinity for music and dance. Comprising Sabela Caamaño, the chromatic accordionist, and Antía Ameixeiras, the violinist and vocalist,…

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Laura Marchal - Photo by Noelia Hiniesta
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Laura Marchal, Flamenco Singer and Educator

Claudia Taylor July 26, 2023 No Comments FlamencoLaura MarchalSpainworld music

Laura Marchal was born in Jaen, Spain. She boasts an extensive artistic trajectory, having traversed the peñas of Andalusia’s geographical expanse. Her nascent steps as…

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