Jacques Hengy:Was born on November 24, 1961. He begins his guitaristical career at the age of 10, attending numerous international guitar courses, which allowed him to work with the most famous international artists, well-known in the guitar world. He also attends master classes in Paris, taught by Jorge Cardoso and which were achieved by the certificate ‘Sciences et Méthodes de la technique guitaristique’. From the age of 18 years old, Jacques Hengy teaches classical guitar in his region in the following music schools: ‘l’école de musique du Sundgau’, ‘de Huningue’, ‘de Hirsingue’, and also the music school ‘le Boeuf sur le Toit’ in Ferrette. Thanks to his dynamic and active character, he creates in 1988 l’Association « Cordes et Guitares », through which he organizes numerous concerts, followed by the creation of the ’Orchestre de Chambre de Guitare d’Alsace’ and also in 1992 the ‘Festival International de Guitare d’Alsace’ (every 2 years). He is also responsible for the organization of the ‘Stage International de Guitare d’Alsace’.

He already performed in many European countries and also in Central America, together with his ‘Orchestre de Guitar’.

It was in 2006. I knew Floriane Charles and Cristobal Pazmino for having shared moments of friendship and music with them. Those moments when it is natural to pick up a guitare and say “Watch this !“ while you take another one and say “Show me !“. Traditionally, music is synonymous with sharing, emulation, passion. No competition, just the love of things well done, and the need to share.

It was in 2006, I went and listened to them in a village close to my hometown. I had the feeling I boarded a plane . Cristobal and Floriane took me on a journey, far away, in South America. Further yet : inside their hearts, from the tip of their fingers, with humour and discretion. The evidence of the intensity : you could forget the extreme technique and the acquired musical background behind the generosity and the involvement. Back on Earth, I could hear the other passengers enthousiastically comment the landscapes, talk about Floriane’s swiftness or Cristobal’s moved memories of Ecuador…

I recommend the trip with them.
Patrice JANIA : http://www.patricejania.com

Site Cristóbal Pazmiño

For more than 20 years in France and in Europe The PERU ANDINO Group
with the Mercedes Suarez Ballets help discovering peruvian art traditions.

PERU ANDINO has won major awards at the latin american folk festival in CAPVERN(FRANCE) and in AGRIGENTO (SICILY)
It performed as well during the Olympic Flame Travel of Albertville Games, during the Paris Marathon show, and for the Telethon...etc.

The musicians interpret rythms by using local instruments (Zamponia, charango, quena), as well as european instruments( guitar, mandolina, accordion)

The main dances of each peruvian Region (the Andes, Seashore, Amazonia ), were carefully selected and their spectacular effect is enhanced by the variey of bright colour costumes showing their "joie de vivre".

PERU ANDINO intend to show to an european audience the variety and wealth of their country's folklore through music and dance.

Moreover they invite us to a musical journey through Latin America, from Mexico
to the "Tierra del Fuego", and from the Andes to Cuba !
Contact: marc.andre1313@free.fr

Far better than the nightingale whose sole aim is to win over his partner, Kurt succeeds in winning over the whole world. Need  proof ? Cast your mind
back to the triumphant success of  some musical giants, notably the sound track of the films of
Sergio Leone.
From the music scores of Ennio Morricone “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”,  “Once Upon a time in the West” etc… to the last Claude Berri film, not forgetting the dubbing of Vanessa Paradis for the famous Coco Chanel ad, it’s well and  truly Kurt’s whistle that you  can hear!

Kurt is a true  showman on stage, thanks to his voice, guitar and whistle which transport us into a magic world of dream and reality. His songs  are poignantly sincere and he throws himself wholeheartedly into each performance and makes us come alive with every one of them. Absolutely unforgettable!

site: www.currosavoy.com

In his dual role as composer and artist, Juan Falú is a cornerstone of Argentinean folk music.

He obtained the prestigious National Music Award in 2000, and has been named "outstanding artist" by the music press in Argentina on several occasions.

His music for guitar recreates the freshness and inventiveness of Argentinean folk rhythms, and many of his songs are already a established part of  the repertoire of the most outstanding Argentinean folk musicians.

As an interpreter, Juan Falu employs his vast knowledge of the different Argentinean folk rhythms, and displays an innate command of the artistry of improvisation. Add to this combination his natural charisma, and you have a recital in which each song is delivered in a unique style. He has received praise from different musicians for his improvisational skills and the accomplished classical guitarist, Eduardo Fernandez called him "a real time composer".

He has toured Central and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, and
has given concerts in prestigious venues in more than twenty countries.

Several of his recordings are considered among the best recordings of the year, as noted in the Argentinean and international  guitar music press. Some of his prolific musical compositions have been published in Argentina, Belgium, Costa Rica, and France.

Juan Falú remains a vital musical force in his community, where he directs the Festival Guitars of the World, considered the largest international event of  its genre. He also teaches in the Manuel de Falla Conservatory, in Buenos Aires, where he created the first Folklore and
Tango course.

site: www.juanfalu.com.ar

Graeme ALLWRIGHT - NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE
Accompagné par Erick MANANA
et Dina RAKOTOMANGA - MADAGASCAR -

Graeme Allwright, guitar, doublebass and vocals.


In 2007 Graeme Allwright will celebrate 40 years of song !
A few of  his songs, which belong to  the  legacy  of the
French repertoire, have become classics and have been  hummed by several generations.

His new compositions are conceived in the same spirit as the old ones and  have retained their characteristic charm and flavour.

In concert, Graeme Allwright, accompanied by musicians from Madagascar, including Erick Manana, guitarist- singer- songwriter, affords  us a meeting of  folk guitars, tinged with sounds and vocals  reminiscent of  the Indian Ocean.

“Each concert given  by  Graeme is an event in itself, performed and shared  with  the same fervour on stage by  both the artist and his musicians, bringing an
enthusiastic  reaction from the audience, it is  a show which fills you with  happiness. You have to see him at
least once to believe it “ ( Fred Hidalgo – Chorus no 2-
1993)
We’ll hear his  familiar tunes and  also  his  very latest
ones.

Graeme Allwright- latest CD “Demain sera bien”
( “Everything will be fine “) is a live recording and was released on the EPM / Universal label.

Born in Veglie in Italy, Elisa Strafino began studying the guitar at the age of 8 and soon became a national success. From the age of 11, she went on to win first prizes in various competitions and festivals.

Under the guidance of Monica Paolini, her teacher at thev conservatoire of  “T- Schipa” of Lecce, she took part in the master class of the Spanish maestro Alberto Ponce, and also in a musical workshop held  in La Coume in France where she was voted one of the best  participating guitarists. In 2001 at the conservatoire A Bouzzolla of Adria she was unanimously  awarded the diploma of  best guitarist and was congratulated by the jury.

In 2001 she started studying at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Musique in  Paris under the tuition of Alberto Ponce. In 2002 she was awarded the higher diploma of musical performance and also the Higher Diploma of Concert Performer, both  unananimous honours  once again.

Elisa performed at the first festival in Paris at the Salle Cortot and in October 2006, she was invited to give 6 concerts at the prestigious festival Guitarras del Mundo ( Guitars of the World )in Argentina.

Discography:  www.adem.ch/kaboul/cd_kaboul.html

Juan Carlos Laguna, an exclusive artist for Urtext Digital Classics, is considered by international critics to be one of the most important guitarists in his country, both for his virtuosic  technique and extraordinary interpreting capacity.

Born in Mexico City, he studied at the UNAM´s National Music School, graduating with full honors of the highest level, receiving a “Gabino Barreda Award” and the “ Mexico’s Best Student Award”.

During his professional training  he obtained artistic residency at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. He has been a soloist for the principal orchestras in Mexico and also foreign ones such as  the London Symphony Orchestra and The Berliner Sinphonietta. He has given performances on numerous occasions at some of the most prestigious  concert  halls in Mexico, South America, Europe, Asia and the USA.

His extensive discography includes commercial recordings as well as recordings for the cinema. He has given master classes in most music schools in Mexico and in other countries, and has been invited on numerous occasions to participate as a jury member in  various guitar festivals.

Nowadays he has a very busy schedule as a performer and soloist. In the course of his teaching activities he has formed an important generation of young guitarists in Mexico who have obtained prestigious National and International Awards.

site: www.juancarloslaguna.com

Wherever El Macareno performs , he leaves behind  an enthusiastic and inspired audience. His amazing  dexterity and  brilliant technique, combined with a dazzling  rhythmic feeling, turn every concert into a real, exciting flamenco event. Born in Cordoba, El Macareno is now one of the best Spanish flamenco guitarists around .

He presents his own compositions exclusively, accompanied by  his backing trio. His music, which is rooted in  traditional forms of flamenco, bears  all the hallmark of  Moorish and classical influences, and also
jazz and South-American music. It not only offers his most virtuosic picados in  vivacious sequences, but also  magic moments of rich coloured melodies, evoking beautiful imagery  of  passion, happiness or yearning, especially when played by the expressive singer Juan Antonio Fernandez, who changes fromv sparkling and lyrical sounds  to harsh  and even poweful sounds of authentic flamenco.

Completed by the  internationally recognised  dancer, Jorge del Pino, the El Macareno trio will bring  you an evening  rich in  emotion,  temperament and Andalousian flavoured spirit, vivacious flamenco of music  full of authentic tones !

Site : www.dolobores.net