Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio at Occidental Center For The Arts

Juanito Pascual, one of the top flamenco guitarists on the international music scene today, is now touring the West Coast with a powerhouse trio featuring bassist Brad Barrett and Grammy-nominated percussionist Tupac Mantilla. Juanito has performed at renowned venues in the U.S. as well as international festivals in Mexico, Panama, and Spain, where he frequently collaborates with other international artists.

With a passion to share the soul-stirring beauty of Flamenco as a vibrant and still evolving musical tradition, Juanito is also an accomplished composer, arranger and producer who has just scored the documentary (#1 film in Italy) soon to be released in the U.S. about the Pope (Call Me Francisco). ...

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Juanito Pascual, one of the top flamenco guitarists on the international music scene today, is now touring the West Coast with a powerhouse trio featuring bassist Brad Barrett and Grammy-nominated percussionist Tupac Mantilla. Juanito has performed at renowned venues in the U.S. as well as international festivals in Mexico, Panama, and Spain, where he frequently collaborates with other international artists.

With a passion to share the soul-stirring beauty of Flamenco as a vibrant and still evolving musical tradition, Juanito is also an accomplished composer, arranger and producer who has just scored the documentary (#1 film in Italy) soon to be released in the U.S. about the Pope (Call Me Francisco).

Environmental stewardship is another of his passions (Junglewood Panamanian rainforest project) as he uses music to inspire and educate. A talented educator, Juanito has produced a popular method book, “The Total Flamenco Guitarist” (Alfred Press). www.juanitopascual.com

Touring to promote their new CD release, Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio seamlessly merges flamenco with elements of jazz, world music and even rock and soul influences. (http://juanitopascual.com/store ). Do not miss the mesmerizing virtuosity and warm and evocative playing of this ‘flamenco phenom’ (Boston Globe) Juanito Pascual with his amazing trio at OCA’s intimate and acoustically excellent venue!

Concert 8 pm to 10 pm. Tickets $15 Advance /$20 at the door. Fine Refreshments including wine and beer available for sale. Wheelchair Accessible. Reservations advised.

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