DIEGO VILLEGAS

Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) – Andalusia – Spain Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) – Andalusia – Spain
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Biography

Diego Villegas is one of the most outstanding instrumentalists on today’s flamenco scene, renowned for his remarkable versatility as a saxophonist, flautist, harmonica player and clarinetist, as well as for his work as a composer and arranger. His style naturally blends flamenco, jazz, Cuban music, classical music and singer-songwriter traditions, reflecting the rich musical heritage of Andalusia.

In 2016, he released his debut album, Bajo de guía, which established him on prestigious festival and concert stages. In 2020, he premiered CINCO at the Seville Flamenco Biennial, where he received the Giraldillo Award for Best Flamenco Instrumentalist. He has collaborated with artists such as Sara Baras, Estrella Morente and Javier Ruibal, performing in leading international theatres.

He is currently working on his third album, Derrotero. His career is distinguished by deep musical sensitivity and a constant drive for artistic exploration.

Concert

Diego Villegas (harmonica) & Víctor Franco (flamenco guitar)
Style: fusion flamenco.

“In Crescendo” is a concert that goes beyond a musical performance to become an intimate dialogue between Diego Villegas and Víctor Franco, brought together by flamenco, improvisation and artistic expression. The programme combines original compositions with reinterpretations, creating a rich and diverse musical journey. Flamenco serves as the starting point for exploring new musical territories with complete freedom. The result is a vibrant and emotional experience where different influences and sensitivities converge, offering audiences an authentic and ever-evolving artistic proposal.

MASTERCLASS

In this masterclass, Diego Villegas will explore the possibilities of the harmonica within flamenco, a musical field rarely associated with the instrument. Participants will work on the essential elements of the style—rhythms, structures and scales—as well as the expressive and technical resources required to perform it. A unique opportunity to discover how the harmonica can be taken into new musical territories with intensity and sensitivity.