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Omar Ríos Meléndez

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About Omar Ríos Meléndez

Nicaraguan guitar player, living in London I play many styles: classical guitar, spanish guitar, gypsy jazz, funk, rock, blues, Bossa nova.
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Omar Rios is a Nicaraguan guitarist and composer living in London. He started playing the guitar at 11 years old and has played in several countries throughout a 17 years of career, including Nicaragua, Colombia, Russia, the United States, Belgium, Spain, Costa Rica, Honduras, and the UK. His music is influenced by flamenco, rock, jazz, fusion, and Latin American music, among many others.  Omar  released his first solo album of instrumental guitar music called “Free Soul”  He collaborated with the pianist “Alex Wilson in the London Latin Jazz festival last year.  He played in important venues around london as: Pizza Express live soho, holborn, Union Chapel, Jazz Café and many others. He has a Degree in Music as a music educator from (Upoli) Politecnic University from Nicaragua.  He recorded his new Ep at “Fish Factory Studios” London.

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Rosie B
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Great musician and great selection of music extremely professional

Reply from Omar Ríos Meléndez
1 month ago

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

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Jo W
1 year ago, for a Private event in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

It was a complete joy to welcome you last week. Thank you for putting together such a beautiful and thoughtful repertoire.

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Euclid P
2 years ago, for a Wedding anniversary in Maida Vale
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On 16th October 2022 my brother and his wife celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They block-booked a restaurant in Maida Vale for the day to entertain 40 family and friends. On my recommendation Omar Ríos Melendez was hired to provide the entertainment for the event. And he did not disappoint! Omar covers all genres from Latin to jazz and classical and everything in between. He is a virtuoso guitarist and projects a perfectionist type of personality that is plain to see in his performance. When performing Omar conveys great emotion and never fails to light up the room. He puts all his soul into his playing. By the end of the evening all the guests were in awe of Omar’s talent and guitar skills. His performance on the day was truly captivating. I have long admired his passion and dedication to his art. Regards, Euclid

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Omar Ríos Meléndez's Song list

Entre dos aguas
Río ancho
Mediterranean Sundance
And I love her
Girl of Ipanema
Bésame mucho
Sunny
Isn’t she lovely
While my guitar gently weeps
Moonflower
Samba pa ti
Volare
Narcos
Perhaps perhaps perhaps
Yesterday
Human nature
Hotel California
Get lucky
Tango in sky
Minor Swing
Bossa Dorado
Spain
How deep is your love
Lágrimas negras
Libertango
Musicianship
Genres:
Flamenco, Latin jazz, Alternative rock, Rock, Classic rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Indie, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Classical, Ambient, Drum 'n' Bass, EDM, House, Techno, Gypsy jazz, Experimental, Originals, World music, Afrobeat, African music, Argentinian, Balkan, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Latin, Reggae, Ska, Spanish music
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party
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