Sallin-based flamenco guitarist John Walsh releases debut album Irlandalucía
9 Jan 2021
Sallins resident John Walsh, a virtuoso guitarist, debuted Irlandalucía last month.
The album contains seven original flamenco guitar compositions written by John over the last number of years.
The album was recorded during the first Covid-19 lockdown, ad features collaborations from percussionists in Spain and the Netherlands.
“It’s an album I’ve been trying to record for the last few years but being so busy with gigs, concerts, teaching and family life etc made it very difficult,” said John.
“Once the whole Covid thing kicked off and all my work for the year went down the drain, I figured now was the time!”
Longford Flamenco guitarist releases new album
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Last month saw the release of the debut album ‘Irlandalucía’ by Ballinamuck native and virtuoso Flamenco guitarist John Walsh.
Containing seven original flamenco guitar compositions composed by John over the last number of years, the album was recorded during the first Covid lockdown and features collaborations from percussionists from Spain and the Netherlands.
Although a little over a fortnight old, the album was featured by Ellen Cranitch on Lyric FM as one the ‘best albums of 2020’ as well as receiving airplay in Spain and the USA.
Speaking about the launch, John said, “It’s an album I’ve been trying to record for the last few years but being so busy with gigs, concerts, teaching and family life, etc made it very difficult.
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