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Mauricio Montecinos

InstrumentLevel
Guitar
Vocals
Emerging Latino-Canadian artist from Kingston Mauricio—folk-classical and pop flamenco guitarist extraordinaire—combines Latin songwriting, composing, and arranging with an infectious blend of World Fusion rhythms. Mauricio's songs are a reflection of his roots in Chile and his life's' journey to share his love, and passion for music, this world, and it's people. His performances are an invitation to celebrate this shared journey through music and dance! About Mauricio Montecinos Mauricio was born in Chile and at the age of seven, surrounded by folk singers in his family, friends and also gypsies tenting in his "barrio" (neighborhood) began to play guitar dedicating his first years to singing and playing Latin folk music, love songs and gypsy "rumbas". With the support of music teachers and professional musicians he obtained his grade eight in classical and performance guitar. In addition, he was involved singing and playing in university choirs, orchestras, flamenco dance companies, folk, pop and rock 'n roll bands in Chile and Argentina. Having moved to Canada in 1993, Mauricio is now sharing his music with Canadian audiences at festivals, concerts venues, house conce... more...
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