RYCARDO
MORENO
Rycardo Moreno is a guitarist and composer from Lebrija, born into a Gitano family deeply rooted in flamenco. His playing is distinguished by a sound that blends the Lebrija tradition with contemporary harmonies, open tunings, and a sensitivity shaped by influences from jazz, Latin American music, and Andalusi folklore. From his earliest projects, he showed a natural inclination toward exploring new textures and understanding the guitar as a creative space that extends far beyond traditional accompaniment.
Works such as Varekai or aGaleano reveal his interest in musical narrative and in a compositional approach that transcends the boundaries of orthodox flamenco. His style, always personal, reflects a mix of heritage, risk, and an open gaze toward other musical traditions from around the world.
musical
style
Throughout his career, he has worked with artists from a wide range of backgrounds, from the most traditional flamenco to contemporary projects across the Ibero‑American scene. This diversity has enriched his understanding of the guitar, which combines a rhythmic pulse deeply tied to Lebrija with expansive harmonies and an expressive use of silence and dynamics.
His way of shaping pieces and arrangements reveals a sensitivity that connects family memory with modern influences, without falling into superficial fusions. Each of his works begins from a clear identity and expands into territories where the jondo, the Mediterranean, and the Latin coexist.
live
performance
In his concerts, Rycardo Moreno appears in a wide variety of formats: from intimate solo‑guitar recitals to ensembles featuring percussion, electric bass, or string instruments. His repertoire includes original compositions, adaptations of traditional cantes, and pieces that dialogue with Mediterranean and Latin American musical traditions.
His live performances are defined by an intense atmosphere, where improvisation, alternative tunings, and contemporary textures create a constantly shifting sonic landscape. Each performance takes on a unique character, shaped by his ability to transform the guitar into a narrative vehicle charged with emotion and creative freedom.