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"José Almarcha?s Alejandra is a true labour of love from one of Spain?s most promising young composers for the guitar." ? Helen Alonso Paisley

". . . resembling a great emotional suite. Always restless and, in the most inspired moments, truly beautiful." - Pablo San Nicasio review of Alejandra

With the José Almarcha Flamenco Trio, you can experience a captivating journey through the soul-stirring rhythms of flamenco. Virtuoso guitar playing, passionate dancing, and percussive prowess will captivate your senses and enhance the emotional connection between the performers and the audience.

José Almarcha
El toque, which is typified by musicians like José, is the art of playing the flamenco guitar employing the many different rhythms used in the genre.

Born in Tomelloso, Castilla La Mancha (the land of Don Quijote), José started playing guitar at a very young age and went on to study flamenco at the Cordoba Conservatory of Music with great masters such as Paco Serrano and Niño de Pura. He participated in numerous guitar competitions and won the 2nd International Flamenco Guitar Competition, Niño Ricardo, in 2007.

José often works with renowned flamenco artists such as Marco Flores and has travelled the world with flamenco stars like Antonio Canales. He will be performing material from his two acclaimed CDs, Vejézate and Alejandra, plus new compositions. His most recent album bears the name of his mother, as he remembers her through the language of music, taking us on a journey from childhood memories through the universality of music.

Lucía Riubal
Born in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Lucía found her passion for dance at a very young age, doubtless influenced by her father, singer-songwriter Javier Ruibal, and her brother, drummer-percussionist Javi Ruibal.

?Beginning initially with classical ballet, Lucía was in her teens drawn to flamenco, subsequently training with notable dancers such as La Lupi and Mercedes Ruíz.

Lucía studied flamenco at the Conservatory of Málaga, then moved to Madrid, where she performs regularly at tablaos with major flamenco groups such as those of Rafael Amargo or Juan de Juan, with her father, and, most recently, Miguel Ríos and Amaral.
 
Demi García Sabat
Originally from Barcelona but now based in London, Demi studied at the Barcelona Conservatory of Music and the London College of Music. He is an exceptionally versatile percussionist who performs with various jazz, Latin, and Arabic groups and artists around the UK and Europe, including Nicolas Meier World Group and cellist Shirley Smart. 
 

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Church Lane,

Nayland,

Suffolk,

England,

CO6 4JH.