Artist description I play authentic flamenco guitar, and accompanyment for cante y baile(although not featured here). I also play flamenco with fusion of elements like heavy metal, and latin jazz. z

Music Style Modern Flamenco, Fusion, spanish, metal, and jazz guitar

Musical Influences Flamenco, Classical, Latin jazz, Speed metal, Horror movie music, Middle eastern

Similar Artists Paco de Lucia, Al Dimeola, Death, Vicente Amigo

Artist History Been playing over 14 years, and going through many different phazes along my musical path. I try to retain the best stuff from each of these phazes and incorporate them tastefully into my own works. I have had equally great times playing in speed metal, jazz, and funk bands as well as playing solo, in guitar dous, and authentic flamenco ensembles with cante, y baile.J

Group Members Benjamin Woods, Studio musicians: Stan Ginn-percussion, Danielle Degruttola-cello.

Instruments Flamenco, electric, and bass guitars,and palmas(Ben) cello(Danielle), latin percussion(Stan)

Albums Useless Wooden Toy

Press Reviews Benjamin is the first player who has combined metal and flamenco. Indeed, his approach is striking. There is a perceptable darkness which eminates, veiled behind a wall of Paco(de Lucia). Keep the light on kids. ...Del Vezeau) This guys does things on the guitar, the rest of us just wish we could do. ...Todd Lorenz) Ben opens new vistas of sound with his updated version of the bulerias. This latin/flamenco/metal guitarist meets his challenge with flair and creativity. ...Scabland Band) Listening will cause you to expand your musical boundaries. Great music folks! You cant deny it! ...Lee & Julie Smith) ∂

Additional Info Thanks to Kimi, Mom and Dad, my supportive friends, and of course Michelob for those rough nights composing.

Location Oakland, California - USA

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