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Antonio Lizana (ES)
Born and raised in San Fernando, in the province of Cádiz – one of the places where flamenco first took shape – Lizana has developed his technique and expression through collaborations with countless local musicians. That experience has made him a unique ambassador of authentic flamenco, which he shares naturally with audiences around the world. Together with his band, he has toured in over 30 countries and performed at leading festivals such as Womex, Etnosur, Jazz sous les pommiers, and the flamenco festivals in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. He has also appeared on stages such as the Madrid Jazz Festival, La Seine Musicale, Shanghai Jazz Festival, Casablanca Jazz Festival, and Flamenco Biennale in the Netherlands.
Critics describe his concerts as “a captivating journey from the roots of flamenco to contemporary jazz” – where soulful lyrics and powerful expression are woven together into messages of optimism and honesty. Antonio Lizana is one of the few Spanish artists to have recorded a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR – a testament to his international acclaim. He has collaborated with luminaries such as Arturo O’Farrill and Alejandro Sanz – partnerships that have led to Grammy Awards – and worked with artists including Snarky Puppy, Marcus Miller, Chano Domínguez, Alfredo Rodríguez, Louis Winsberg, Ari Hoenig, Jorge Drexler, India Martínez, Jorge Pardo, Shai Maestro, Chambao, José Mercé, Josemi Carmona, Carmen Linares, and Pepe Habichuela.
On stage:
Antonio Lizana – vocals, saxophone, flute
David Sancho – keyboards, backing vocals
Arin Keshishi – electric bass
Shayan Fathi – drums
El Mawi – dance, backing vocals
Born and raised in San Fernando, in the province of Cádiz – one of the places where flamenco first took shape – Lizana has developed his technique and expression through collaborations with countless local musicians. That experience has made him a unique ambassador of authentic flamenco, which he shares naturally with audiences around the world. Together with his band, he has toured in over 30 countries and performed at leading festivals such as Womex, Etnosur, Jazz sous les pommiers, and the flamenco festivals in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. He has also appeared on stages such as the Madrid Jazz Festival, La Seine Musicale, Shanghai Jazz Festival, Casablanca Jazz Festival, and Flamenco Biennale in the Netherlands.
Critics describe his concerts as “a captivating journey from the roots of flamenco to contemporary jazz” – where soulful lyrics and powerful expression are woven together into messages of optimism and honesty. Antonio Lizana is one of the few Spanish artists to have recorded a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR – a testament to his international acclaim. He has collaborated with luminaries such as Arturo O’Farrill and Alejandro Sanz – partnerships that have led to Grammy Awards – and worked with artists including Snarky Puppy, Marcus Miller, Chano Domínguez, Alfredo Rodríguez, Louis Winsberg, Ari Hoenig, Jorge Drexler, India Martínez, Jorge Pardo, Shai Maestro, Chambao, José Mercé, Josemi Carmona, Carmen Linares, and Pepe Habichuela.
On stage:
Antonio Lizana – vocals, saxophone, flute
David Sancho – keyboards, backing vocals
Arin Keshishi – electric bass
Shayan Fathi – drums
El Mawi – dance, backing vocals