Jose Luis de La Paz is an acclaimed guitarist known for his excellence in composition, virtuosity, and flamenco performance. His innovative compositions range from traditional to experimental, blending deep tradition with contemporary elements.
Since 2012, he has worked with the Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company, contributing music for Entre Mundos, Flamenco Intimo, Bailaora, and Amor Brujo. His work on Amor Brujo was highlighted for performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
Mentored by Mario Escudero and recognized in Felix Grande's Agenda Flamenca, Jose Luis has also worked with major Flamenco artists like Cristina Hoyos, Carmen Linares, and Jose Merce. His diverse contributions include collaborations with Colin Farish, symphonic work with Alex Conde, and scoring the film Finding Compass.
Maestro Juan Fernandez Galvez first collaborated with the Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in 2019, composing the score for Bailaora and performing on the US tour of Flamenco Intimo. Known as Juan Parrilla, he studied flute at the Jerez Conservatory and with Andres Carreres in Madrid.
A key figure in new Flamenco, Parrilla composed breakthrough music for the renowned show Pasion Gitana by Joaquin Cortes and worked with top dancers like Antonio Canales and Aida Gomez. Fernandez also taught at major conservatories.
His discography includes work with Carmen Linares, Vicente Soto, Ketama, Manolo Sanlucar, Jose Merce, and Robi Drako Rosa, among others. Notable recordings include La Luna en el Rio, Pessoa Flamenco, Mad Love, and Taxdirt.
Manuel Fernandez Muñoz first collaborated with the Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company on Bailaora, serving as both interpreter and composer, adding fresh elements to traditional Flamenco.
Starting guitar at 12 and hailing from the renowned Los Parrilla family, Manuel's musical range spans rock to Flamenco. He has composed and produced for various artists, including Pitingo, Jose Merce, and Aida Gomez, and has worked with Juan Parrilla and Fernando Soto. He is currently a guitarist and arranger for Manuel Parrilla's latest production.
Adolfo H. Herrera is a highly talented and versatile musician in South Florida's music scene, with over 70 commercial album recordings and four Latin Grammy nominations. His first collaboration with Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company was in 2006, since then, he has been a key musician in all of the company's productions, including En cuerpo y Alma, Entre Mundos, Flamenco Íntimo, Amor Brujo, and Bailaora. He is also prominently featured in the 2020 documentary Siudy Between Worlds.
Adolfo works as a drummer, percussionist, arranger, music director, and producer. He is currently part of the GRADECIDO Tour by Jose Luis Rodriguez "El Puma" and is endorsed by Yamaha, LP (Latin Percussion), and Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals. His wide-ranging expertise spans jazz, rock, pop, ska, Latin, Afro-Venezuelan folklore, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Flamenco. Adolfo currently resides in Miami.
Manuel first collaborated with Siudy Garrido as a cantaor when she was just 15 years old. Since the launch of her company in 2000, he has been a key collaborator in nearly all of Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company's original productions, including Caminos Flamencos, En Cuerpo y Alma, Entre Mundos, Flamenco Íntimo, and Bailaora.
Having started singing at age 5 within a Flamenco family, Manuel performed at Flamenco festivals alongside prominent singers by age 14. After that, he has toured extensively, performing across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and working with renowned Flamenco dancers like Joaquin Cortes, Sara Baras, and Rafaela Carrasco.
Manuel balances his stage performances with teaching Flamenco singing courses at Siudy Flamenco School and other organizations while working on his recording projects. In 2017, he released his debut album, Diversidad.
Ismael Fernandez, celebrated by The Washington Post for his charisma and gypsy heritage, grew up performing with his renowned family, "La Familia Fernandez." He first worked with Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in 2015, debuting Amor Brujo at Walt Disney Concert Hall. He has since participated in Flamenco Intimo, Bailaora, and more.
Beginning his career in Spain's top tablaos, he won the Cordoba National Contest in 2004 and has worked with Flamenco icons like Antonio Canales and Farruquito. Based in New York since 2014, Ismael has performed at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, collaborated with Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour, and continues to work with various artists and projects.
Francisco Orozco "Yiyi" hails from an Andalusian family and was introduced to Flamenco rhythms at four. Trained by his father, "Joselon de Jerez," Yiyi began his professional career at twelve. By seventeen, he was performing across Europe and Japan with various Flamenco companies.
Yiyi first collaborated with Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in 2000 on Caminos Flamencos and returned in 2021 for Flamenco Intimo and Bailaora. He has also worked with notable figures such as Maria Benitez and Serranito. Critics praise his performances as "fiery" and his percussion techniques as executed with "machine-gun speed."
El Galli first collaborated with Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in 2017 for Flamenco Intimo, and has been a key figure in the company's productions, bringing a distinctive purity to his cante.
Born in Barcelona and raised in Moron de la Frontera, his voice has graced festivals like the Seville Biennial and the Mont de Marsan Flamenco Festival. He has performed alongside Flamenco legends such as Paco de Lucia, Antonio Canales, and Sara Baras.
Magela Herrera is a Cuban musician known for her Afro-Cuban music blend, classical training, and jazz influences. Her career includes a stint with the fusion band Mezcla, where she was nominated for Best Solo Flute in 2010. She has collaborated with artists like Chucho Valdez and Siudy Garrido and performed at international festivals in Norway, Denmark, and Spain. Herrera joined Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in 2021 for Flamenco Intimo and holds degrees in Jazz/Improvised Music from the Norwegian Academy of Music and classical music from the Instituto Superior de Arte.
Manuel Gamez first collaborated with Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in 2019 for the show Bailaora. As a pianist, arranger, and composer, Manuel trained with maestro Gerry Weil for over 11 years and joined the Simon Bolivar Jazz Big Band in 2007. After moving to the U.S. in 2011, he has worked with artists like Il Volo, Cachao All-Star Band, and Jose Luis Rodriguez. He has produced albums for various artists and arranged for singer Mariela Mejia.
A flamenco guitarist from Madrid, Spain, trained at Fundacion Casa Patas, the Cano Roto school, and the Amor de Dios school. He completed his studies in flamenco guitar at the Rafael Orozco Conservatory of Music in Cordoba, and pursued a Master's in Cultural Project Management and Leadership at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, as well as the Flamencology Program at Universidad de Cordoba (UCO). He has studied under renowned masters such as El Entri, Jose Jimenez "El Viejin," Manuel Parrilla, Diego del Morao, Carlos de Jacoba, Joni Jimenez, Jesus de Rosario, David Cerreduela, and Juanma El Tomate.
With over 16 years of experience, he has worked as an accompanying guitarist for singers and dancers on some of Spain's most iconic stages, including the Circulo de Bellas Artes, Teatro Monumental, Corral de Comedias de Alcala, Centro Flamenco Fosforito, Sala Orive, and tablaos such as Las Carboneras, Los Porches, Torres Bermejas, Las Tablas, Casa Patas, El Candela, and La Cantaora in Seville. He has also performed at numerous festivals and flamenco clubs, collaborating with esteemed dancers such as Adrian Santana, Concha Jareno, Rafael Ramirez, Rapico, Salome Ramirez, Carlos Velazquez, Carmen La Talegona, and Raquel "La Repompilla."
His talent has taken him on international tours to countries such as China, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and the United States. In 2018, he notably performed alongside the cantaora Esperanza Fernandez in New York. Currently, he resides in Triana, Seville, and New York, continuing to develop his career as a guitarist. In 2025, he will debut with Siudy Garrido's company during the U.S. tour of Bailaora, Mis Pies Son Mi Voz.
