Acclaimed flamenco guitarist Álvaro Martinete was born in Granada in 1995. At an early age, he was deeply attracted to flamenco and the guitar. With…
Artist Profiles: Álvaro Martinete
Tag: Spain
Artist Profiles: Antonio “El Turry”
Flamenco singer Antonio “El Turry” was born in Almuñécar (Granada province). He is the son of guitarist Ricardo de la Juana and flamenco dancer Rosa…
Artist Profiles: Mercedes Luján
Mercedes Sanguiao Horneros, better known as Mercedes Luján, was born in Lorca (Murcia province), Spain in 1987. She is the daughter of radio ad TV…
Artist Profiles: Ángeles Toledano
Flamenco singer María de los Ángeles Martínez Toledano, better known as Ángeles Toledano, was born on June 10, 1995 in Villanueva de la Reina (Jaén,…
Artist Profiles: Pedro María Peña
Flamenco guitarist and composer Pedro María Peña learned guitar from his father and mentor, Pedro Peña. Pedro María grew up in one of the most…
All About Flamenco Music
Flamenco is an art form that was developed in Andalusia (southern Spain). It is generally found in three disciplines: cante (song), toque (guitar playing) and…
El viaje infinito, a journey through Spanish folk Music September 16-18
The SGAE Foundation will celebrate the diversity of Spanish traditional music in September, highlighting Spanish roots music through a unique lineup of folklorists and singer-songwriters.…
Artist Profiles: Joselito Acedo
Flamenco guitarist and composer José David Acedo Morales, better known as Joselito Acedo, was born in 1979 in Triana, Seville, Spain. Joselito grew up in…
Artist Profiles: Víctor Monge ‘Serranito’
Víctor Monge Serrano, better known as ‘Serranito,’ is a Spanish composer, guitarist and educator born in Madrid in 1942. He is self-taught and became a…
Artist Profiles: Alex Conde
Acclaimed Flamenco jazz pianist Alex Conde was born in Valencia, Spain. He grew up in a musical family and started playing piano at the age…