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Guitar Techniques Magazine November 2012

London Jazz Blog Antonio Forcione - Sketches of Africa
Review by Rod Fogg

Guitarist-composer Antonio Forcione has a new album out this month entitled Sketches of Africa. It is his first for five years and reflects inspiration drawn from visits to Africa and collaborations with local musicians. In support of the album he has just completed a four night residency at the Pizza Expres....

Three Weeks Music Review

World-renowned guitarist Antonio Forcione has returned to the Fringe in support of his new album, ‘Sketches of Africa’. For the second half of his Festival run he is joined on-stage by an acoustic bassist and a mandolinist/percussionist, who provide an important platform from which Forcione can express his veritable mastery of the guitar. Forcione cr....

JAZZ SHAPED BLOG   Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 9:25PM Where my affection for African music stems from I'll probably never know. it seems most likely that I find the quintessential style of the continent familiar, but upon contemplation it's worth noting that any memories of it which I do harbor, consist of absolutely nothing life affirming or substantial. In truth, the soundtrack to D....

Broadway Baby Review

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The Elegance Lounge at Assembly George Square really isn’t the best venue for Antonio Forcione, described as ‘the Fringe’s favourite guitarist’. The pillars holding up the tent mask the stage whilst the sound of punters permeates through from outside and this music act is one to see as well as to hear....