This review of Spanish banjoist Lluis Gómez's new transcription book is a contribution from Marc Pirson, a Belgo-Irish writer, currently based in the Walloon countryside. He was first exposed to the banjo through the Easter Acoustic Music Workshop held in
Referred to as "the Spanish King Of The Five String Banjo" by Alison Brown, Lluís Gómez has combined elements of bluegrass and flamenco music in his versatile style of picking. His third solo effort, Dotze Temps, is a continued exploration of his
For quite some time, Barcelona banjo player Lluis Gomez has been recognized as the most visible and recognized practitioner of his instrument in Spain. Picking up the five string in adulthood, following many years of musical training in classical guitar
Spanish banjo maestro Lluís Gomez has released a new instructional manual for banjoists looking to build their skill and understanding of their instrument using a more classical approach to practice. Based in Barcelona, Lluis is recognized worldwide for his mastery of
Ask the average aficionado with an expressed affinity for flamenco or for bluegrass, and chances are, most will dismiss any similarity between the two. Granted, both demand an advanced level of instrumental dexterity, but given their disparate origins, any other
FlamenGrass is the name of a new group from Barcelona that blends bluegrass with flamenco, the traditional folk music from the Andalusian region of Spain. The band consists of Lluís Gómez on banjo, Carol Durán on fiddle, Javi Vaquero on guitar,
As a part of their ongoing series of Banjo Picking Tunes, Mel Bay has released a slim volume of melodies for banjo taken from early European classics. Entitled Early Music Gems, the book was compiled by Spanish banjoist Lluis Gomez,
It's that time of year again, when we divide into two groups of people: folks who start decorating their homes for Christmas at the first hint of fall weather, and those who hate them for it. Sure, it's too early to
We have written several times about Spanish banjo player Lluís Gómez and his newfound passion for mixing bluegrass banjo technique with flamenco music, the traditional folk and dance style of his native southern Spain. Many of the elements typical of
Spanish banjo master Lluis Gomez was one of the participants in last month's CBA Jam-A-Thon, a 48 hour, online bluegrass festival held to raise funds for the California Bluegrass Association’s Youth Academy. The organizers sent out request to musicians all
