Daniel Martinez
Daniel Martinez, Flamenco guitar wizard, composer and teacher hails from Iquitos, Peru. Growing up surrounded by the ocean and the Amazon, Martinez first picked up the guitar as a young teen at the encouragement of his mother. He quickly discovered his natural talent for playing guitar and followed the natural path of a teenage boy pushing the boundaries. It wasn’t until he moved to the United States in 2002 that he started to take his music seriously. Martinez honed his skills through the mastery of classical guitar training and preparing for and winning national guitar competitions. Daniel has performed in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and across the United States. Today, he plays all musical styles, but his specialties are Latin rhythms such as Flamenco, Rumba, Bossa nova, Jazz, Bolero, Bachata and more. He has four solo instrumental recordings later, and many music collaborations, he is a sought-after instructor of all styles of guitar for all ages as well as being a familiar presence on stages in the region. Daniel is also guitar professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union Adventist University and owner of Daniel Martinez Music. Martinez is a Music and Culture touring and teaching artist through the Nebraska Arts Council, Teaching Artist for The Lied Center for Performing Arts, Guest Artist for John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. He is also a passionate instrumental artist for Pacific Press, Chapel Records, 3ABN TV station, and Loma Linda Broadcast Network TV.
Daniel Martinez was awarded as the Lincoln Mayor’s Choice Award in 2023 and also the 2023 Here’s to the Heroes Award.
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Nebraska Touring Program
Technical Requirements: The sound system needed is dependent upon the size and type of venue, expected attendance, etc. Basic sound requirements for Daniel are one SM58 microphone, one boom mic stand, a stool and the availability of two lines into an amplified sound system. Daniel can provide a compact sound system for smaller venues and would only require a mic stand, stool and electrical outlet. Adequate lighting and an elevated platform allowing Daniel to be seen well are ideal. Specific details are confirmed on a case by case basis.
Fees: $1,600 (maximum negotiable for solo performance)
Availability: No performance scheduled on the same day if travel involves more than 350 miles or five hours drive time.
Virtual Option: Daniel Martinez is available for virtual concerts, workshops, lectures and Q&A sessions via Zoom, Instagram, or Facebook Live. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel has performed different LIVE concerts and shows at The Lied Center LIVE online, Loma Linda Broadcast Network, 3ABN TV station, and other concert halls and TV stations around the world.
https://danielmartinezmusic.com/
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