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A brilliant voice of the Canary Islands and one of the leading innovators of the timple, Germán López brings a deeply expressive and globally resonant sound to the stage. Performing music from his latest albums—including ALMA (2022, Virgin Music)—Gemán López crafts a musical journey that is both rooted in tradition and boldly contemporary. Joined by acclaimed pianist Matt King, the musicians weave together the rhythmic pulse of Spanish flamenco, the structural influence of West African music, and the improvisational spirit of jazz. The result is a vibrant, transportive sound world that reflects a modern evolution of “island music” created by centuries of cultural exchange across the Atlantic.
At the heart of this performance is the timple, a small but powerful instrument from the Canary Islands and an ancestor to instruments like the cavaquinho, cuatro, and charango. In López’s hands, it becomes a vehicle for dazzling virtuosity and emotional depth. His playing has been praised for its “entrancing” quality and “delicately rippling notes” (Huffington Post), drawing audiences into a soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
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5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD, United States, Maryland 20852, Strathmore Hall Arts Center, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD 20852, United States, Garrett Park
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