Nikos Tsiachris stands for a matured Flamenco artist whose playing style is presented in beautiful compositions.

'It's been a long time since the Flamenco guitarist Nikos Tsiachris had the idea to record a solo album. But just now the time was ripe for it. The new album 'Alcance' by Nikos Tsiachris stands for a matured Flamenco artist whose outstanding playing style is presented in beautiful original compositions. Especially the 4 solo guitar pieces prove that the Berlin based artist with Greek roots can definitely keep up with the Spanish masters.

At the same time 'Alcance' was a self-analysis: So Nikos Tsiachris states 'I am a modern Flamenco artist. Anyone who expects a 70s and 80s Flamenco sound will be disappointed.' In fact the album sends out a modernity and exquisite freshness. Right in the first track the listener encounters a Rock guitar, which leads to the song ending and echoes in the distance. In the track 'Lobna' a trumpet solo in a Taqsim style surprises the listener. It contributes to a the song's captivating oriental touch.

Nikos Tsiachris was supported by the excellent percussion player Bandolero, who has already toured internationally with the 'Jorge Pardo´s Trio' and the 'Joaquín Cortés Ballet Flamenco'. On 'Alcance' Bandolero plays cajón, palmas and jaleo and grands the album with a unique rhythmical note. Amazingly both musicians got to know each other just 2 days before the recording. But they musically understood each other right away and recorded these wonderful and diversified album. Furthermore Nikos Tsiachris invited following great guest musicians: the double bass player Yelsy Heredia who has played with Diego el Cigala, Bebo and Chucho Valdés; the Flamenco singer Juan Cárdenas who wrote a lovely poem for the tune ''Veleta''.

The first solo album by Nikos Tsiachris is a colorful album full of authenticity, passion and love!'

'Alcance' was awarded, with the label, Top of the World by the international renown Songlines magazine.

Track Listing

• Alcance (Bulería)
• Lobna (Soleá)
• Veta (Alegría) Dedicado a Sevastí
• Sísifo (Farruca)
• Baracoa (Rumba)
• Crisálida (Granaína)
• Insomnio (Bulería)
• Recuerdos de Infancia (Garrotín)
• Veleta (Canción)

Additional Details

Label: Galileo Music

Genre: Folk

Language: English

Run Time: 50:15 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/19/18

UPC: 4250095800757