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 has been called "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.
Background: Benise left his family to move 1500 miles away to Los Angeles with only his guitar and encouragement, but was turned down by many LA clubs. He performed on the street, including places in Los Angeles, and Disneyland in Anaheim. Tourists and native Angelinos took an interest in Roni and musicians and dancers soon became interested in working with him. He now sells out concerts not only in the So Cal area, but also nationwide. He owns an independent record label called Rosanegra Music.
Discography:
Studio Albums:
- Nights of Fire (2006)
- Carnaval (2003)
- Mediterranea (2002)
- Spanish Nights (2001)
- Romance & Passion (2000)
- Angels (2000)
- Taboo (2000)
Concert Albums:
- Benise Live!
DVDs:
- Nights of Fire
- Spanish Nights
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