Daniel Martínez (guitarist)
Daniel Martinez | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 19, 1993 Córdoba, Spain |
| Genres | Flamenco |
| Occupations | Guitarist, composer |
| Instrument | Flamenco guitar |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Member of | Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company |
| Website | danielmartinezflamenco.com |
Daniel Martinez (born 19 July 1993) is a Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the founder of the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company and has released two albums, Art of Believing and Andalucía.
Early life and education
Martinez was born in Córdoba, Spain. He began studying flamenco guitar at the age of seven at the Royal Conservatoire of Music of Córdoba. After 14 years of formal training, he graduated in 2015 with qualifications in Elementary, Professional, and Licensed Grade. He was one of the first students to achieve all three under Spain's official grading system.[1]
Career
After graduating, Martinez performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and moved to Edinburgh to work as a flamenco guitar soloist. He performed with various artists and companies in musical projects and festivals across the United Kingdom, including jazz flamenco guitarist Eduardo Niebla.[2][3][4][5]
In 2017, he founded the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company and premiered his first production, Art of Believing, at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh.[6][7][8] In 2019 it won the Herald Angel Award in Edinburgh International Festival.[9]
In February 2023, Martinez premiered his second production, Andalucía, at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. The concert sold out and attracted over 2,000 attendees.[10] A UK tour followed in early 2024 and expanded to other countries including Ireland and Germany.[11][12]
In 2025, Martinez launched a new production titled Art of Andalucía, with a focus on flamenco dance and new compositions from his forthcoming third album.[13]
In addition to his performance career, Martinez has worked as a flamenco guitar teacher. After running a guitar school in Córdoba for over five years, he opened a school in Edinburgh.[1]
Discography
- Art of Believing (2017)
- Andalucía (2023)
References
- ^ a b "El Arte de Vivir el Flamenco". elartedevivirelflamenco.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ Lozano, Carmen (2021-08-30). "«En España no se le da valor al flamenco que se hace en el extranjero»". Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "'Art of Believing' en el tablao flamenco". Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). 15 August 2019.
- ^ "Daniel Martinez Lopez joins Eduardo Niebla on 14th". eyemouthhippodrome.org. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Norden Farm Centre for the Arts". norden.farm. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Art of Believing". Fest Magazine. 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "International flavour marks final Herald Angels Awards". The Herald Scotland. 25 August 2019.
- ^ "Art of Believing - Flamenco with Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company (Matinee)". www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company - Andalucia at Usher Hall, Edinburgh West". What's On Edinburgh. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company – Andalucía". Arts Reviews Edinburgh. February 2023.
- ^ "Andalucía". The Wee Review. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company: Art of…". The Tung Auditorium. 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Review: Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company – Northern Stage". The QT. 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.