Val Ramos

About Val Ramos

Link to the one of the best Flamenco fusion band in the United States. Hailed as "a hidden treasure of Flamenco in the Americas. Superb musicianship..." (Flamenco Connection 2001) and as "th The Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble is the premier Flamenco fusion group in the United States. Established in 1994, the group features the unique talents of VAL RAMOS (lead Flamenco guitarist), JOSE R. RAMOS (Flamenco guitarist), KRIS JENSEN (flutist), CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ (bassist), JOSE BERRIOS (percussionist), and MATT MOADEL (cajon player/percussionist). The ensemble often performs with Spanish Flamenco singing sensation ALFONSO CID. The ensemble also performs with guest Flamenco dancers and other musicians from Spain and the United States.

Hailed as "the best of classical Flamenco brought to modern standards" ((expired link)), "a hidden treasure of the Flamenco world in the Americas...superb musicianship.." (Flamenco Connection), and "simply brilliant" (Flamenco (expired link)) this outstanding musical group represents the best of contemporary Flamenco music, song, and dance.

The group has released three albums of original Flamenco music and song, all on the PIRAM Records label--Por mi camino (2001), Boricuas Flamencos (1998), and Olive Green Eyes (1995). The group has been featured in major international music festivals and club