"Impromtu" - Charles, guitar and Sebastian Morgan-Lynch, cello, in Wellington, 2001
Flamenco guitarist, singer songwriter, artist with exhibitions of his work in London, Paris, Wellington, Madrid, Charles Olsen continues to explore and combine his many talents. At 5 he began the piano and later the clarinet but it wasn't until he was 23 that he began the guitar and was immediately captivated by flamenco. In 1993 he took a course with Paco Peña in Cordoba and later studied with Juan Martín at Dartington International Summer School, and with Antonio Francisco and Tito Heredia in London. In 1993 he moved to Madrid and studies with maestro 'El Entri'.
Guitarrista de flamenco, canta-autor, pintor con exposiciones de sus obras en Londres, París, Wellington y Madrid. Charles Olsen sigue explorando y combinando sus variados talentos. Con 5 años empezó a tocar el piano y mas tarde el clarinete pero su afición por la guitarra flamenca no surgió hasta que tenía 23 años. Ha estudiado con Paco Peña, Juan Martín, Antonio Francisco, Tito Heredia, Jesús Pimentel, entre otros. Se trasladó a Madrid en 2003 donde estudia con el maestro 'El Entri'.
'leaving england' by Charles, December 2008
'I won't call' by Charles with accompanying vocals by Hope.
Wat up fam, I'm not usually into the whole mass commenting thing, so apologies if this comes across like some spam...but it aint! Just in case you haven't checked it yet...here's my new video for Whoa (remix with PNC & Flowz). Directed by Shahir Daud with a tiny $6000 budget and a solid 7 months in post production! Lemme know what you think and feel free to help a dude out by linking your friends up if you think they might like it!
Si esta todo dicho y todo cantado ¿para que servimos los poetas? no se si naci asi o fueron las setas de aquel dia pero tengo que tapar con musica los agujeros de las hostias que me da la vida, porque de sobra ya lo sabes tu soy un bastardo del blues...
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Charlie, I love your videos! I especially enjoyed I won't call you... beautiful. It was good to see you in the flesh again - it's been many years!! & you look gorgeous. Keep up the fantastic work xxx
Charles, Thanks so much for your good wishes on this Christmas Eve. So lovely. Also, I am blown away by your music... Impromptu wow! I salute you! Happy Christmas. I hope 2009 brings all good things. Odette
Hola!la lie un poco...para los que os mande mal el link,aqui va el bueno.....jajajaja, lo siento..pasar y ver la obra y si os gusta ahi podeis votarme, es un poco rollo porque hay que registrarse...pero gracias...saluditos
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