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Tag: flamenco guitar

Niño Josele Concert at the Círculo Flamenco in Madrid poster
Events

Niño Josele Concert at the Círculo Flamenco in Madrid, December 21, 2023

World Music Central News Room December 20, 2023 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de MadridFlamencoflamenco guitarNiño Joseleworld music

The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will resume the concerts of the eleventh season next Thursday, December 21 with Niño Josele. This special event will highlight…

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Alejandro Hurtado - Photo by GlimpSense
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Flamenco Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado to Present Maestros del arte clásico flamenco in Madrid

World Music Central News Room October 18, 2023 No Comments Alejandro HurtadoFlamencoflamenco guitarSuma Flamencaworld music

Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado is set to present Maestros del arte clásico flamenco (Masters of Classic Flamenco Art) at the Teatro La Abadía in Madrid on…

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Juan Manuel Cañizares holding his guitar
Awards

Juan Manuel Cañizares Wins 2023 National Music Award

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2023 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarguitarJuan Manuel CañizaresSpanish guitarSpanish musicworld music

The jury of Spain’s 2023 National Music Awards has proposed the granting of this award to guitarist Juan Manuel Cañizares, in the Performance modality. This…

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Benito Bernal - photo by Antonio Pereira Jiménez
Artist Profiles

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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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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