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Juan Diego Mateos playing guitar. Black and white photo.
Artist Profiles

Juan Diego Mateos: Eclectic Flamenco Guitarist From Jerez

Angel Romero January 25, 2026 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarguitarJuan Diego MateosSpainSpanish music

Juan Diego Mateos Reina (Jerez de la Frontera, 1969) is a Spanish flamenco guitarist. He began studying guitar at the age of thirteen with José…

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Juan Antonio Moya playing guitar.
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Juan Antonio Moya: Flamenco Guitar With A Bold Modern Kick

Iliana Cabrera January 25, 2026 No Comments FlamencoJuan Antonio Moyaworld music

Spanish guitarist Juan Antonio Moya graduated from the Escola Superior de Música de Cataluña (ESMUC) in 2015 with the highest honors. In February 2017 he…

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Collage with 8 photos of III Paco de Lucía Flamenco SGAE Award finalists
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Eight Flamenco Finalists Head To Sevilla Showdown

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2026 No Comments Antonio GonzálezChico GallardoFlamencoflamenco guitarFrancis GómezguitarJuan Antonio MoyaJuan Diego MateosLuis GalloLuis MedinaMelón Jiménezworld music

The SGAE Foundation has announced the eight finalists for the III Paco de Lucía Flamenco SGAE Award 2025. The final will take place on Wednesday,…

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Antonio González - photo by Celia Carmona. Antonio playing guitar.
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The Rise Of Flamenco Guitarist Antonio González

Angel Romero January 24, 2026 No Comments Antonio GonzálezFlamencoflamenco guitarguitarworld music

(headline image: Antonio González – photo by Celia Carmona) Antonio González Reyes was born on 24 May 1999 in Chipiona, a coastal town in the…

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Chico Gallardo playing guitar, wearing eyeglasses.
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The Remarkable Journey Of Flamenco Guitarist Chico Gallardo

Angel Romero January 24, 2026 No Comments Chico GallardoFlamencoflamenco guitarguitarworld music

Francisco “Chico” Gallardo was born on April 16, 1982, in Almonte (Huelva), Spain. He began playing guitar at the age of eight, showing early musical…

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Alfredo Lagos concert poster
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Alfredo Lagos’ Guitar to Light Up Madrid

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2026 No Comments Alfredo LagosFlamencoSpanish musicworld music

The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid continues its thirteenth season on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a guitar concert by Alfredo Lagos. The event begins at…

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Ángeles Toledano performing live sitting next to her guitarist - Photo by Marina Rodriguez
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Ángeles Toledano to Bring Flamenco Festival Program To Roulette

World Music Central News Room January 4, 2026 No Comments Ángeles ToledanoFlamencoworld music

(headline image: Ángeles Toledano – Photo by Marina Rodriguez) Spanish vocalist Ángeles Toledano is set to perform at Roulette on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The…

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José Fermín Fernández playing guitar. Still from Inefable video.
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Flamenco Guitar Ace, José Fermín Fernández, to Perform at Joe’s Pub

World Music Central News Room December 28, 2025 No Comments FlamencoJosé Fermín Fernándezworld music

José Fermín Fernández is set to perform on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Joe’s Pub as part of Flamenco Festival NY. Born…

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Rosario La Tremendita
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La Tremendita to Bring Tránsito To Joe’s Pub

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2025 No Comments FlamencoRosario La Tremenditaworld music

Rosario La Tremendita is set to present Tránsito on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Joe’s Pub as part of Flamenco Festival NY.…

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Collage. Photo credits: Ángeles Toledano: © Marina Rodriguez; Brian Prunka: Aidan Grant; Hamza Akram Qawwal: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi; Vasilis Kostas: Yannis Psathas; Amir Nojan & Pejman Hadadi: Mehdi Rostami
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Spring 2026 World Music Picks: Flamenco, Qawwali, And More In NYC

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2025 No Comments FlamencoRobert Browning Associatesworld fusionworld music

Robert Browning Associates has announced its March–May 2026 preview at Roulette, marking 49 years of presenting world music and dance events in New York City.…

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