Flamenco star Juan Martin

Juan Martin is a celebrated legend, who has twice been voted one of the top three guitarists in the world in US magazine Guitar. He is renowned for his guitar mastery and a distinctive compositional style that captivates audiences.

Here, Juan explains some of the history behind this genre of music and demonstrates why flamenco is still so popular in the 21st-century.

 

 

Hear Juan Martin at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room on Tuesday 21 June. Get tickets here.