Artist description Russian-born guitar virtuoso and composer Rashid Fanine awakens the creative imagination with his powerful impressionistic music. Rashid is from the Ural mountains in central Russia and the different ethnic influences which can be heard in his music reflect his own complex cultural background.

Music Style The CD Sky Road features the solo acoustic guitar compositions of Rachid Fanine. He combines contemporary classical and various ethnic styles to create powerful and original pieces.

Musical Influences ethnic music, contemporary jazz, Russian classical tradition

Similar Artists Ralph Towner, Pat Metheny, John MacLaughlin

Artist History Rashid started to play guitar when he was twelve years old. In 1980 he moved from central Russia to St. Petersburg where he had an active musical career playing in clubs and the theatre. He came to Europe in 1996 where he performed as a soloist at music festivals in Germany and France. In 2000 Rashid immigrated to Canada and now lives in Victoria, BC.

Instruments Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ethnic instruments

Albums Sky Road

Location Victoria, British Colombia - Canada

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