It was the racing guitar sounds of the Gipsy Kings that initially moved Rico Espinoza to pick up the guitar. Shortly afterwards, Rico listened to Paco de Lucia and Vicente Amigo, two poetic flamenco guitarists that changed his perception of the guitar. He was compelled to learn how to use this instrument to convey his thoughts and feelings. While learning the instrument, Rico also indulged in Afro-Latin music. He wanted to create his own sound. He began to write his own compositions and started to perform as a soloist and with small ensembles with various well-recognized musicians in Los Angeles. Rico recorded his first CD entitled "Echoes in the Park". His compositions are vibrantly colorful yet dark and nostalgic and his music can be described as a flamenco-chill lounge sound.
FOR BOOKING: EMAIL HIM AT WWW.ECLAVE9@HOTMAIL.COM or visit www.gigmasters.com*search for "Rico Espinoza"
Hello I just want to let you know that we will play this Friday 17 at 9:00 in Dakota Lounge (Santa Monica) Hope you can make it, and please check us out!
Dakota Lounge 1026 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hello, we just released our record, it's called Say-So. Please check it out, you can listen to some of the tracks in our myspace, also you can find the CD at cdbaby.com and soon it will appear in Itunes, rhapsody and amazon. Hope you like our music, Thanks.
Was listening to your new posts. They are great. Is your cd available as a regular disc and not a download?? I want to get a regular music cd for a gift. Lemme know when you can and Happy Holidays!!
Very cool. I picked up a cuatro on ebay and trying to teach my self, lol. Ive always wanted to play it since I was a kid. Ok, good luck and cant wait to see what you do with your new instruments soon! Have a great day.
Just thought you might enjoy a little of the Puerto Rican folk music. I hope to be sounding like this at least 5 years from now, lol. Have a great day!
hey, thanks for the add... just wanted to let you kno your music is very soothing, and i like it...a lot... also a fan of the gypsy kings, i myself must say, i am loving . every second..
I just noticed that my page layout is having glitches. At times it doesn't show my "contact information". Just exit my page and enter my URL again..www. myspace. com/ricosabroso-Thanks again!
Hi Rico! Finally getting the chance to tell you...I think you are quite talented, and the tunes presented here are great! Don't know whether you've heard him, but if you get a chance, Jesse Cook plays similar guitar style with world influences...check him out! All the best to you throughout your career, and keep enjoying spreading the music!
