Royal Street, Raul Reynoso

Raul Reynoso is driven by his love of music. His spectacular guitar technique, which could be a weapon in the wrong hands, is the medium rather than the message. He wields it with taste and maturity. What I enjoy most about his playing is the way he has thoroughly absorbed various, rich traditions without becoming their slave. His own touch is always evident, whether playing music born in the 30s and 40s as if it were just written, or creating new music which seems as though it has always been here.