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andresito -> RE: Juan Martin? (Dec. 18 2007 21:55:29)
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Ok, Flo, I dug out my old JM book in an effort to convince you... here is what it says
'Juan Martin is a virtuoso of the flamenco guitar with a rare combination of talents. He is a phenomenal player who has established an international name for himself as one of today's most exciting and most creative performers of Flamenco. In addition, he is an inspiring teacher with a passionate enthusiasm for communicating his enjoyment and knowledge of the art to others. Such generous commitment of energy to this labour of love is especially remarkable because flamenco guitarists tend by tradition to be very reticent, even secretive, about how they play.
Juan Martin's artistry has evolved in the very purest traditions of Flamenco. From his early years in Malaga, one of the great historic centres of Flamenco, he went on to gain wide experience playing with many of Spain's leading singers and dancers before attaining his present eminence as a solo recitalist and recording star. In London he has given many recitals at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Wigmore Hall and he is often asked to play on television and radio. In Madrid he has played to a very large audience in the prestigious Palacio de Congresos and he is now in demand for concert tours in many parts of the world.
For a flamenco guitarist to achieve such distinction, he must have more than just brilliant technique. In the art of Juan Martin one can quickly identify that extra-special magic as an uncompromising 'flamenco-ness' which comes from the soul. His compositions for the guitar sow an exceptionally wide-ranging mastery of rhythm and expression and a profound respect for the oldest traditions and origins of Flamenco. A deep understanding of the flamenco Cante, a rare distillation of experience which inspires much of his music, is a special hallmark of his style, as was memorably demonstrated in his recent London concert with the legendary gipsy singer Rafael Romero. Above all, his playing is powered by an earthy intensity of rhythm and emotion (or, to put it simply, duende) which is the true heart of flamenco.'
Now, don't you feel just a little bit bad about what you have said about this great man? [:@] He is like the Jet Li of flamenco among so many Steven Seagals...
I think you need to go away and learn 'La feria' and ponder it's 'flamenco-ness', and when you feel you are ready to rejoin the foro we will be glad to welcome you back [:D]
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