ALSEA, Ore. — A love for flamenco guitar brought John Shelton and Susan Farretta together during college in the mid-1960s. It was only the beginning for Shelton-Farretta Guitars. “John was always ...

Flamenco guitarist Adam del Monte was born in Tel Aviv, but his soul was born in Granada, Spain. Listen to his fiery fandangos and soulful guajiras, and his passion becomes obvious. For centuries, ...

Born in Spain and based in Los Angeles, where he teaches at USC’s Thornton School of Music, Adam del Monte shines whether playing flamenco, classical or Middle Eastern music. He’s even better when he ...

Editor’s Note: This week we introduce Riffs, an occasional profile of a notable professional musician in the Southland. Known for finger pickin’ and putting his own spin on flamenco and classical ...

Sometimes overlooked and underappreciated, the best classical guitars can fill a sonic space that can’t be touched by the more popular steel-string acoustic and electric guitars. A good classical can ...

LADERA RANCH – Monica Esparza says she works two full-time jobs, one as the manager of distribution and accounts for her family’s drink distribution business and the other as a classical guitar maker.

THE INTERNATIONAL Guitar Festival of J.K. Mertz has become an established part of Bratislava’s cultural summer events. Already in its 39th year, the festival will again offer concerts, master classes ...

Your guide to the finest classical, flamenco, and hybrid guitars from big names including Yamaha, Cordoba, Godin, Taylor, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...