Roni Benise (musician)

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Roni Benise is a self taught and self described "Nouveau Spanish Flamenco Guitarist". Lately his Nights of Fire production has aired on many PBS-affiliated stations, and he performed a related tour throughout 2006. His music is passionate and moving. He gained popularity as a busker in Southern California and then started putting on sold-out concerts at small stadiums in the area. Benise has been referred to as a new age Django Reinhardt. Django's old friend Stephane Grappelli did some work with Benise before Grappelli passed away. To date Benise has produced eight CDs (seven studio, one live) and 2 DVDs.

Discography:

Studio Albums:

  • Nights of Fire (2006)
  • Carnival (2003)
  • Mediterranea (2002)
  • Spanish Nights (2001)
  • Romance and Passion (2000)
  • Angels (2000)
  • Taboo(2000)

Concert Albums:

  • Benise Live!

DVDs:

  • Nights of Fire
  • Spanish Nights

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