Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for his stunning virtuosity, impeccable tone, and his lush and soulful compositions. Also, he has won many of Spain’s most prestigious guitar competitions and received numerous awards. For example, Spain’s National Guitar Award, shared by the likes of Paco de Lucia and Vicente Amigo.
His 2024 album Historias de un Flamenco won the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album, and was also nominated for a 2025 Grammy. Additionally, he won the 2020 Latin Grammy for his album Flamenco Sin Fronteras.
Antonio regularly tours major theaters, concert halls and festivals around the world. This includes recent homage concerts to Paco de Lucia in Carnegie Hall and Madrid’s Teatro Real. Here, he appeared both as a featured soloist and with Al di Meola along with de Lucia’s nephew Antonio Sanchez.
He has performed with top flamenco legends including maestro Paco de Lucia himself, dancers Farruquito and Antonio Canales. Also, international artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Pablo Alboran and jazz greats including Richard Bona and Al di Meola. Recognized as Paco de Lucia’s successor, Antonio Rey now steps into the spotlight captivating audiences worldwide.
Joining Rey for this tour is acclaimed U.S.-based “flamenco phenom” (Boston Globe) Juanito Pascual. Pascual is a Twin Cities native and frequent Zorongo Flamenco collaborator. Also, he has gained international recognition for his unique sound blending flamenco, jazz, blues and more. Lauded by guitar greats George Benson and Julian Lage, Juanito has performed and recorded with flamenco jazz icon Jorge Pardo (Paco de Lucia Sextet, Chick Corea) and bassist John Patitucci (Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea).
MAY 28 • 7PM
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