A global legend of Flamenco guitar
The Purbeck Guitar Festival is thrilled the the legendary Juan Martin is returning to the festival for his third year! Juan is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of the flamenco guitar.
Voted into the top three flamenco guitarists in the world by Guitar Player USA, Juan Martín is a titan of the genre.
Juan’s journey began in the “purest traditions” of Andalusia, performing at local fiestas before he moved to Madrid to learn from the legendary Niño Ricardo.
A close friend and contemporary of Paco de Lucía, Juan has spent a lifetime to create a sound that is both technically staggering and deeply soulful.
From performing for Picasso’s 90th birthday to headlining the Montreux Jazz Festival, Juan Martín’s career spans 20 albums, 17 books, and worldwide concerts!
His seminal work, El Arte Flamenco de la Guitarra, is revered worldwide as ‘The Bible” of flamenco guitar.’
“A giant of the flamenco guitar” – The Times
A lifetime of Flamenco and composition
A concert with Juan Martín’s is a rare opportunity to witness a master a work!
Juan has shared the stage with legends like Rafael Romero and Eva la Yerbabuena. His music doesn’t just display skill; it tells the story of an entire culture.
Juan’s compositional work has been compared to Albéniz, Turina and Tárrega.
Fans celebrate his ability to balance the raw, percussive power of traditional flamenco with a melodic sophistication that has seen him become a global ambassador for Spanish music.
The Spanish Sunday experience
The appearance of Juan Martín is the grand finale of an extraordinary day at Upton Country Park. Join us from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a fantastic day of live Spanish guitar music and Flamenco dancing!
The Full Sunday Schedule:
Flamenca: Opening with the essential spirit of dance and guitar.
Miki Cruz: High-energy Latin soul and rumba fusion.
Flamenco Meets Maqam: Tracing the roots of the music to the Middle East.
Carlos Bonell: The internationally acclaimed master of the repertoire.
Flamenco from Spain: Authentic, traditional power direct from the source.
Juan Martín: The legendary pioneer headlines the night.
Spanish Tapas & Bar: Complete your cultural escape with authentic Spanish tapas, freshly prepared in the stable courtyard.
The Menu: Patatas Bravas, Pil Pil Prawns, Calamari, Albondigas, Chorizo, and Croquetas.
The Offer: 3 plates from just £12!
The Bar: A fully stocked selection of local Dorset lagers, ales, fine wines, and chilled bubbles.