Pablo Sáinz-Villegas’ Americano Trio

Nacho Arimany, percussion 

Pedro Giraudo, bass

Praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” Pablo Sáinz Villegas has become a worldwide sensation known as this generation’s great guitarist. With his “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance” (New York Times), he is known for his passionate, emotive, and openhearted playing. Villegas performs alongside master percussionist Nacho Arimany and Latin Grammy Award-winning bassist Pedro Giraudo in an intimate evening exploring the diverse and colorful music genres that have originated on the American continents.

Pepperdine UniversityLisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts

Performance sponsored by Ellen and Doug Weitman