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| Credits: The unique rhythms of the Flamenco tradition, available for bookings throughout the UK and Europe. The ideal sound for festivals, concerts, receptions, private functions and hotel and restaurant entertainment. Thank-you letter received 29/10/2004 
| Style: A unique fusion of Flamenco, Latin American and classical guitar music, with other influences ranging from North Africa and the Caribbean to jazz and folk music. They are available as a guitar solo act (pictured below) or as the duet (pictured left). The duet is ideal for a more lively party atmosphere. Biography: They are an exciting and dynamic combination of the Flamenco guitar style with Latin-American and Ethnic percussion. The duet incorporates influences ranging from jazz and Latin to African and Caribbean music into the rhythms of traditional Flamenco dances. Gentle interludes of Spanish guitar solos add the finishing touch to the repertoire. The result is unique and spontaneous sound which creates a colourful, lively atmosphere for weddings, restaurants and functions. 
The percussionist is dedicated to Latin American music and has a flair for originality and an intuitive ability to improvise. He has worked with many outstanding musicians, ranging from a sixteen piece Latin band to jazz-funk and dance groups. He has a strong and growing reputation as one of the Country's leading session percussionists and has had his work broadcast on BBC and Independent radio. The guitarist currently has two albums on release, one of Flamenco and classical music, and has broadcast on BBC and Independent radio and television. He is now regarded as one of the UK's leading exponents of the Flamenco guitar. Local Press Reviews:"Take the mix of the fiery guitar work and the powerful and varied percussion, add musical influences from the Caribbean and jazz, pepper the concoction with bursts of North African sounds and you've got rhythms guaranteed to get an audience moving…" 'A stunning guitar solo which owed much to Flamenco traditions in Tarantas and Solea...' 'After the interval the audience were knocked out by a stunning array of effects from the extraordinary guitar playing. There seemed to be no part of his instrument spared from trills, hammered fingers or thumps!'
'Mediterranean Sundance aptly highlighted his consummate skill as a Flamenco guitarist'
'Stunning and uncompromising...both technically and artistically…' Concert Performances:Concert appearances include The Hall for Cornwall ('97, 98, '99), The Hawth Theatre (Sussex '99), The Forest Arts Centre (New Forest '01), The Compass Theatre (Middlesex '98, '99), All Saints Arts Centre (N. London '97), The Daphne du Maurier Festival (Cornwall '97, '98). The Guitarre Royale (Plymouth '96, '97, '98, '99, 00), The Salthouse Gallery ('01), The Heritage Festival ('01), The Saltash Lunchtime Series ('01), The Westridge Centre (Newbury '95, '96, 01), The Guildhall (Grantham '96), Tamworth Arts Centre ('96), The Devoran International Festival ('95, '96), The Wharf (Devon '96, '97, '98, '99) and numerous arts centres and private recitals. | Experience:They have been full-time professionals for over 13 years and have performed around 2000 bookings. These range from recitals and concerts to corporate events, weddings, parties and hotel and restaurant music. They have performed as solo and duet acts throughout the UK, as well as in France and Spain, and are very professional in their performances. Appearances include BBC television and regional independent television in relation to concert performances and local profiles, as well as on numerous local BBC and independent radio stations throughout England. | Standard Repertoire; up to 3 hours duration: | Flamenco - Soleares, Bulerias, Seguiryas, Alegria, Alegria por rosa, Malaguena, Sevillanas, Farruca, Tangos, Tarantos, Tientos, Zambra, Rondena, Granaina, Solea. | Classical - Romance, Cavatina, Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Caprichio Arabe, various studies by Sor, Carcassi, Brouwer, Aguado etc Latin and other - Various samba, Tango, Rumba, Bossa Nova, Pasadoble and other Latin dance-based traditional and original music. |
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