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Tag: flamenco guitar

Contreras guitars - Photo by Angel Romero
Articles

The Guitar: the Ultimate Companion, Portable, Elegant, and Far-Reaching

Angel Romero August 15, 2023 No Comments acoustic guitarflamenco guitarguitar

The guitar is a plucked musical instrument that has its roots in Spain. The origins of the guitar can be traced back to the Middle…

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Marcos de Silvia - Photo by JG Latorre
Artist Profiles

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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Accompaniment Guitar Flamenco Talent Contest winners 2023
Awards

Pedro Jesús Luna, winner of the Accompaniment Guitar Flamenco Talent Contest

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2023 No Comments Cristina Heeren FoundationFlamencoflamenco guitarPedro Jesús Lunaworld music

Pedro Jesús Luna (La Luisiana, 1998) has been awarded the first prize in the 2023 Accompaniment Guitar Flamenco Talent Contest, organized by the Cristina Heeren…

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Pablo Heredia receiving the award
Awards Competitions

Pablo Heredia from Cádiz wins the XVII Flamenco Guitar Competition for Young Performers

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2023 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarPablo HerediaSpanish musicworld music

Pablo Heredia, from Puerto Real (Cádiz), has won first prize in the XVII Flamenco Guitar Contest for Young Performers organized by the Peña Flamenca de…

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Paco de Lucia:  The Montreux Years
Album reviews

The Montreux Years Amplifies Paco de Lucia’s Genius as a Musician

TJ Nelson June 30, 2023 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarPaco de Luciaworld fusionworld music

Paco de Lucia – Paco de Lucia:  The Montreux Years (BMG, 2023) Guitarist, composer, and producer Paco de Lucia once said, “You must understand that…

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Artist Profiles

José María Bandera: The Maestro of Flamenco Guitar

Angel Romero June 10, 2023 1 Comment Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé María Banderaworld fusionworld music

Hailing from the vibrant southern city of Algeciras, Cádiz (Spain), José María Bandera Sánchez, an exceptional guitarist, has cemented his place as a flamenco guitar…

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Alejandro Hurtado concert poster
Events

Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado to Perform at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

World Music Central News Room March 8, 2023 No Comments Alejandro HurtadoFlamencoflamenco guitarworld music

Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will be continuing its concert series for its tenth season on March 9th, 2023 with a special night dedicated to concert…

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Niño Josele - Galaxias
Album reviews

Niño Josele in Stellar Conversation with Jazz and Salsa Icons

Angel Romero January 19, 2023 No Comments Chick CoreaFlamencoflamenco guitarNiño JoseleRuben Bladesworld fusionworld music

Niño Josele – Galaxias (2022) Niño Josele’s new album, “Galaxias,” released in late 2022, is a showcase of his musical passions. First and foremost, flamenco…

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Niño Josele - Galaxias
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Guitar Master Niño Josele to Release his New Album ‘Galaxias’ Today

World Music Central News Room November 25, 2022 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarNiño Joseleworld fusionworld music

Renowned flamenco composer and guitarist Niño Josele is set to release his new album Galaxias today, November 25, 2022. The recording is “a space trip…

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Melón Jiménez - Ecos de Magerit
Album reviews

Captivating Echoes of Madrid Through Masterful Flamenco Guitar

Angel Romero October 24, 2022 1 Comment Flamencoflamenco guitarMelón JiménezSpainSpanish musicworld fusionworld music

Melón Jiménez – Ecos de Magerit (Melón Jiménez, 2022) Rising Flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez has just released “Ecos de Magerit” (Echoes of Madrid). It is…

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