Juan de Marias

Born in Barcelona, Spain, Juan trained in classical and flamenco guitar with renowned teachers in Barcelona, Madrid and Jerez.

A consummate performer, he has worked as a soloist, accompanist and arranger with numerous artists in flamenco, jazz, Latin-American folklore and Eastern music, performing in Spain, UK, Chile and Canada and US. His music has been performed in the prestigious Palau de la Musica in Barcelona.

He is a regular performer in Victoria’s Flamenco circles, and a soloist with his troupe, 'Mimbre Flamenco'. A Canada Council award supported professional research and study in flamenco guitar and cante (singing) in Southern Spain, inspiring his first album 'Mimbre'.