Artist Biography

Robert Boyd, is Santa Barbara’s own premiere Flamenco guitarist/composer. He is one of the rare and few Americans who has dedicated his musical dreams and professional career to the art of Flamenco and is recognized as one of the top composers of Flamenco music in the United States. Born into a family of artists, which includes famed lead singer Brandon Boyd of the multi-platinum band Incubus, Robert began his musical training at age five and has been studying guitar for 20 years. A rigorous musician and careful researcher, he has studied in Spain with some of the world’s finest virtuosos.

Robert has appeared in numerous concert venues throughout the U.S. as a soloist and accompanist. He is the musical director of “Arte y Pasión” Flamenco Music and Dance Company which consists of two guitars, four dancers, singer, flute, fretless bass, Indian tablas, and cajon. In 2003, he was invited as the featured soloist of the 7th annual world concert series in Mendocino, Ca. His company “Arte y Pasion” has premiered the two productions “Alma Flamenca” and “Berto y Flamenco Vivo” at the Center Stage Theater and the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara

Robert’s renowned ability for creating an unequaled ambience for private parties and house concerts has made him a sought out performer throughout the United States. Among the many celebrities he has entertained are: Barbara Streisand, Peter Gallagher, Dennis Miller, Ted Danson, Diane Lane, Josh Brolin, Alanis Morrisette, Katie Holmes, Matt Leblanc, Tim Allen, Brooke Shields, Jamie Lee Curtis, Roseanne Barr, Alicia Moore a.k.a. “Pink”, Jason Statham, George Thorogood, and Troy Aikman.

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