PEDRO NAVARRO TRIO: DEDOS CON DUENDE

Pedro Navarro flamenco guitar
Toni Porcar flamenco guitar
Mamén Baños flamenco dance

Spanish guitar virtuoso Pedro Navarro is one of the few men who have achieved the impossible: taking the deeply rooted tradition of flamenco and giving it a modern, global twist without losing its wild spirit.

Navarro’s project, titled Dedos con duende, which translates to “Fingers with duende,” is a fascinating journey into the heart of Spanish identity. The term “duende” is almost sacred in Spanish culture—it refers to that indescribable state of ecstasy, authentic emotion, and goosebumps that an artist experiences in the moment of absolute connection with their art. And that is exactly what Navarro’s trio offers.

Pedro Navarro is not your typical flamenco guitarist who remains confined to the boundaries of pure folklore. While his technique is relentlessly precise and lightning-fast, as befits a flamenco master, his musical horizons are much broader. In the Dedos con duende project, the guitar becomes a storyteller, fluidly transitioning from the passionate rhythms of Andalusia to elements of jazz, classical music, and even hints of pop. The result is an incredibly engaging and accessible sound that can thrill both purist flamenco fans and listeners who prefer the genre as part of a mix with other musical styles.

The trio functions as a perfectly coordinated organism. Navarro’s guitar dominates, but it is not a monologue. It is a sparkling dialogue with the other musicians that gives the songs a constant drive. Rhythm is key in flamenco, and in this project, it is brought to perfection. What makes Dedos con duende such an exceptional experience is precisely that “duende” energy. Both on recordings and during live concerts, you can feel a tremendous amount of joy in the playing, but also the depth of sadness and melancholy that is an integral part of Southern music.

Pedro Navarro has made a name for himself on the international scene and has proven that flamenco can be a modern global genre that speaks to people all over the world. The Dedos con duende concert program is a true manifestation of Spanish temperament, yet one in which virtuosity retains a human touch.