Master Joaquín García's guitars will resonate at a tribute festival in Rincón de la Victoria

Rincón de la Victoria will pay tribute to one of the major figures in the craft of guitar making with a festival dedicated to master luthier Joaquín García, a figure internationally recognized for the acoustic quality of his instruments and for a lifetime dedicated to the study and perfection of classical and flamenco guitars.

The event will take place on Tuesday, May 12, at 19:30, at Casa Fuerte Bezmiliana, with free admission until full capacity is reached. The event will gather prominent national and international guitarists who will perform different pieces using guitars made by the honoree himself.

Among the participating artists are José Luis Lastre, Damián Ratto, Saturno Santana, Luis Soria, and Óscar Casares, who will offer a special repertoire to highlight the musical and artisanal legacy of García. Additionally, the festival will feature the participation of guitar maker José Salinas, alongside José Chaparro on vocals and Chaparro de Málaga on guitar, in an evening that will combine classical and flamenco music.

The tribute will serve to recognize the career of a craftsman whose work has transcended borders thanks to the sound quality and precision of his guitars. Joaquín García, born in Argentina in 1929 and residing in Rincón de la Victoria since 2002, began working with wood as a teenager, starting as an apprentice in cabinet making before entering the world of guitar construction.

In 1952, he made his first guitar in Argentina, a country he had returned to with his family years earlier. Later, he returned to Spain, where he continued to develop his professional career and collaborated with well-known firms in the sector. In 1982, he opened his own workshop in Torremolinos, establishing himself since then as a prestigious master guitar maker.

His instruments are especially valued by professional musicians due to their meticulous construction and the acoustic research he has developed over decades. The sound quality of his guitars has made Joaquín García a revered figure in the field of lutherie both in Spain and Latin America.

With this festival, Rincón de la Victoria recognizes the cultural and artistic contribution of one of its most distinguished residents, in an event that will gather music, tradition, and tribute around the guitar.