Val Ramos
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Promoting A Better Appreciation Of The Versatility Of Flamenco
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Val Ramos's second CD release, Boricuas Flamencos, released in 1995 on Ramos' own label, Piram Records, is an all-original and innovative mix of Flamenco fusion with unique elements that ornament traditional Flamenco cadences and melodies. Ramos injects a variety of other musical influences into his Flamenco music foundation including jazz, Puerto Rican and Latin American folkloric music as well as Latin salsa. His contemporary Flamenco music will appeal to a variety of audiences and promote a better appreciation of the versatility of the genre. Ramos' playing showcases his impressive improvisational skills as well as highlighting his talents as a composer and arranger.
Ramos has been playing Flamenco guitar since age 14 and currently teaches Flamenco guitar at all levels. Since 1975 he has performed in solo and duet performances, and most recently with his Flamenco group, in concerts, music festivals, and TV presentations. Selections from Boricuas Flamencos and Ramos' first album, Olive Green Eyes, have been featured in the Connecticut Public Television documentary Puerto Rican Passages.
Through his guitar performances in a variety of settings, Ramos has sought to increase appreciation and understanding of Flamenco music in the United States. His desire is to show the many wonderful things that can be achieved technically and creatively through the Flamenco guitar.
Contact Information
Ramos Piemontese Flamenco Productions
109 Hampton Road
Hamden, CT 06517
United States
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Tony Hallinan
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Session Guitarist Ready To Broaden His Appeal
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Tony Hallinan's sample cassette demonstrates melodic, instrumental rock guitar songs which immediately grab the listener's attention. Hallinan is a gifted composer with an ear for a catchy melody, which perfectly complements the fire in his solos and his improvised material. His playing shows elements in common with the styles of Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Eddie Van Halen, to name a few.
Hallinan is 29 years of age and has been playing guitar since the age of 6. He began with six years of classical training, eventually discovering blues and jazz. He also taught guitar, where he learned to quickly pick up note-for-note solos off records that he could use as material for his students.
Hallinan began playing guitar professionally at the age of 14 as a session guitarist, playing on records by the New Seekers, Ami Stewart, Ian David, Ian Anderson, BBC, ITV television, etc. He has contributed to 15 albums as a session guitarist. He has also recorded several 'library' records in England, which are albums containing music for the use of television and film. Hallinan's next goal is to join a band and/or get a recording deal in the United States.
Contact Information
Tony Hallinan
32 Edgeworth Road
Eltham
London SE9 6JG
United Kingdom
E-mail:
Tony Hallinan
Web site:
www.tonyhallinan.net
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