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Roni Benise

Sound

0.2 Popularity Jan 10, 1965 (60 years old) Grand Island, Nebraska, USA

Roni Benise (best known as Benise and pronounced Buh-ness-see), is an American guitarist who describes his style as "nouveau spanish flamenco."

After growing up in Nebraska, Benise moved to Los Angeles to pursue rock stardom. After hearing flamenco music on the radio, he switched from electric guit...

Biography

Roni Benise (best known as Benise and pronounced Buh-ness-see), is an American guitarist who describes his style as "nouveau spanish flamenco."

After growing up in Nebraska, Benise moved to Los Angeles to pursue rock stardom. After hearing flamenco music on the radio, he switched from electric guitar to nylon-stringed classical guitar.

He and a group of friends began busking on the street and playing neighborhood theaters and flea markets. From these performances, he quickly established a following. Benise and his friends came up with an act that married Latin rhythms to a circus atmosphere. He fuses world music (specifically, strongly Latin-flavored styles such as flamenco, salsa, tango, and samba underscored by African tribal rhythms) with rock, to create a sound that appeals to mainstream music fans and aficionados of world music.

The mixture caught the attention of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and led to his 2006-2007 Nights of Fire! production that has aired on many PBS-affiliated stations,[6] and won an Emmy Award. The show is a blend of theater and music, drawing from Spanish flamenco, Argentine tango, and Brazilian samba.

To date, Benise has produced eight CDs (seven studio, one live) and 2 DVDs. He owns an independent record label, Rosanegra Music.

Filmography 6

2010
2010
Benise: The Spanish Guitar Movie

Executive Producer

2010
Benise: The Spanish Guitar Movie

Music Producer

2005
2005

Photos 1

Roni Benise Photo

Personal Details

Known For Sound
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 10, 1965 (60 years old)
Place of Birth Grand Island, Nebraska, USA
Also Known As Benise
Years Active 2005 - 2010
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
6 Total Credits
2 Movie Roles
1 Photos