About
Daniel Fríes is one of the premier flamenco guitarists in California, both as an accompanist for flamenco song and dance, and as a soloist. His playing remains grounded in traditional Spanish flamenco while exploring new directions in composition and blending elements from Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and African musical traditions.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Daniel performs at weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and concert venues throughout California and beyond.
Ensembles are assembled based on availability, event requirements, and musical fit. Core collaborators appear regularly across formats; additional musicians may be brought in selectively for specific events or dates.
Core Collaborators
Musicians and ensembles that appear regularly across formats and events.
Trio Paz
With Jean-Paul Buongiorno (guitar) and Surya Prakasha (percussion), Trio Paz delivers an infectious blend of flamenco rumba, Latin, and Brazilian music for elegant events.
Appears regularly for private events and select public performances, subject to scheduling.
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Guitar duo with Gabriel Navia. Intimate, versatile, and capable of spanning traditional Spanish guitar to Latin jazz to original compositions.
Available for duo formats and select ensemble dates.
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Additional ensembles presented for appropriate events, subject to availability.
Flamenco Swing
Gypsy jazz and flamenco fusion ensemble. Django-inspired swing meets Spanish guitar for a sophisticated, energetic sound.
Available for select dates when a jazz-inflected, acoustic ensemble is the right fit.
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Specialized formats assembled for specific event types or client requirements.
Flamenco Cuadro
Traditional flamenco shows with dancers and singers. Available for concert performances, festivals, and special events.
Presented for events requiring traditional flamenco performance; musicians assembled per engagement.
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Daniel has studied flamenco guitar in Spain with masters including Manolo Sanlúcar, Paco Peña, and José Luis Rodríguez. He also studied Indian classical music under Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Ghanaian drumming with C.K. Ladzekpo, and holds a B.A. in Music from U.C. Berkeley.
He has performed at venues ranging from San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to venues in China and India.