Juan Medina, the reunion with the flamenco guitar

Five years ago, in an unexpected twist of fate, John Medina (La Línea, Cádiz, 1982) found his way back to the guitar. He soon discovered that, with daily study and perseverance, this noble instrument could become a powerful tool for storytelling. The result of this process has been FleetingA selection of ten compositions that move between the flamenco, jazz, neosoul and various world music.

The disc has the collaborations of Gal Master to the double bass in all the songs, and of the musicians Lea Lu (vocals, backing vocals and synthesizer), Jose Luis Hernandez -Sad Tangos from the Albayzín–, Twanguero -Al Badawi–, Pepele Méndez -Drunken Butterflies–, adding the percussion of Poti Trujillo en Sad Tangos from the Albayzín and the sax Fran Ramos en Lullaby for Coco and Luna.

The album Fleeting It was recorded at La Luciérnaga Studios, Mallorca. The double basses were recorded at Balas Studio, Seville. Sad Tangos from the Albayzín, at Musigrama Studios, Madrid. The mixing was done by Juan Medina himself at La Luciérnaga Studios, and the mastering was done at Black Box Mastering, Seville.

About Juan Medina

John Medina is a guitarist and composer of flamenco, recognized for his virtuosity and innovative approach within the genre flamenco. Over the years, he has continued to consolidate his career, remaining true to his unique and authentic style.

Five years ago, in an unexpected twist of fate, Juan Medina left his stage as Juanito Makandé to reconnect with the flamenco guitar. He soon discovered that, with daily study and perseverance, this noble instrument could become a powerful tool for storytelling.

Now, continuing with this artistic process, he publishes and presents Fleeting (2025, Satellite K). A selection of ten compositions that move between the flamenco, jazz, neosoul and various world music.

On his 2025 tour, Juan Medina's flamenco guitar meets jazz in a unique experience. A sound that grabs and won't let go. A unique repertoire with his own compositions.

Juan Medina plays the guitar so he won't die. He loves forests, the shade of their trees, early spring, deep autumns, fiery skies, and he tirelessly seeks melodies. He is a constant observer of everyday beauty. And this is reflected in Fleeting, his new recording project, sailing with another wind, the jazz.