Spanish musician and composer Hirahi Afonso (Gran Canaria, 1996) opted for the timple as his vessel to chart unexplored musical waters. Credited with breathing new…
Timple Innovator Hirahi Afonso
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The Timple, the Small Guitar of the Canary Islands
(headline image: Beselch Rodríguez holding a timple) The timple, a small guitar with five nylon strings originating from the Canary Islands, Spain, is a quintessential…
Acclaimed Musicians Germán López and Ron Artis II honor United Nations Day with Bob Marley’s “One Love”
Germán López, one of the leading timple (small guitar) players in the Canary Islands (Spain), and Hawaiian vocalist Ron Artis II will honor United Nations…
Timple Virtuoso Germán López and Vocalist Halie Loren Release Captivating Version of John Lennon’s Imagine
Germán López, one of the leading timple players, and American jazz singer Halie Loren have released a music video with a new version of John…
Artist Profiles: Domingo Rodriguez “El Colorao”
Domingo Rodríguez Oramas, nicknamed “El Colorao” was born 1964 in la Vega de Tetir, on the island of Fuerteventura (Canary Islands, Spain). He grew up…
Artist Profiles: Beselch Rodríguez
Beselch Rodríguez was born in La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands. He has become one of the leading timple performers in Spain. The timple is a…
Timple Virtuoso Germán López to Present Canela y Limón in Madrid
Timple maestro Germán López is set to perform on July 1st at Sala Berlanga in Madrid. The artist from the Canary Islands (Spain) will present…
Artist Profiles: Germán López
Germán López is an acclaimed timple player from the island of Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands (Spain). He’s a conservatory-trained musician who studied…
Superb World Music and Roots Programming at Savannah Music Festival 2017
The Savannah Music Festival 2017 will present an impressive set of world music and American roots sounds. The festival will take place from March 23…
Timple Maestro and Innovator José Antonio Ramos Dies at 38
The Spanish folk and world music community was in shock this morning when the Spanish press announced the death of timple virtuoso José Antonio Ramos.…