Johannes Linstead – From Spain to Cuba

What you need to know:

• When: April 24th
• Doors open at 7pm
• Show begins 8pm
• Location: Place des Arts
• Early Bird Prince: $35 (until April 10th)
• Regular Price: $40 (after April 10th)

About Johannes : 

From having over 500 million streams, to being named Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year,” to winning eight “Best Album” awards, to seven top-ten US Billboard charting albums, and winning the “People’s Choice” award in the UK, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists in the Instrumental, Latin Jazz and World Music genres.

Johannes’ all-original show is called “From Spain to Cuba”. The music follows the journey of the guitar, from the exotic sounds of the Mediterranean to the colourful rhythms Caribbean. Accompanied by spicy Latin percussion, grooving bass, and soulful accordion, Johannes sets the stage aglow with his Spanish guitar magic!

Johannes’ vibrant recordings bring together musicians from many diverse ethnic backgrounds, including Cuba, Greece, France, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic. Upbeat rumbas and emotional ballads are fused with Latin percussion, and the occasional violin, piano, and accordion add distinct spices to his colourful albums.

Johannes performs a style he calls “guitarra latina” or Latin guitar, which fuses Latin jazz influences with the exotic sounds of Spain and the colorful rhythms of Cuba. Accompanied by spicy Latin percussion, grooving bass, and soulful accordion, Johannes sets the stage on fire with his Spanish guitar magic!