Do you enjoy dancing or simply listening to a good soloist or group? Then you are in luck! The south of Gran Canaria lives music. Among the wide range of leisure options offered by the island, one of the most interesting and attractive is the musical offer of all styles that you can find to make the nights of the south an unforgettable moment. Finding the 10 best concerts in the south of Gran Canaria is easier than ever.
Music in Maspalomas
Between the different alternatives that you can find in Maspalomas, one acquires a great relevance in the last times. In Holidayworld Maspalomas have been interested in offering the best concert offer with “Las noches del Nomad”. In Nomad Gastro Market, the gastronomic market with 14 restaurants of recognised prestige on the island, offer you some 400 culinary references, accompanied by wines, beers and cocktails. Every day you will find live music that will make your stay a spectacle. From soloists to duos, groups and djs: music of all styles for you – you can’t get bored! Today we present you 10 possibilities of undeniable quality, so that you can enjoy the 10 best concerts in the south of Gran Canaria.
DJ Krlos Melendex
Born June 25, 1985. DJ, event producer and Dominican dancer whose real name is Carlos Francisco Melendez De Jesús. He arrives in the Canary Islands developing a career in ascent of the hand of Italian and Canarian artists who have taken him to incursionar in genres like afro, chill and funky in clavé deep and soulful house. His Latin origin is reflected in his musical work: melodies full of rhythms and flavor take his listeners on a journey between relaxation, emotion and / or fun, depending on the moment. He currently shares his art as a resident DJ at HW Máspalomas.
Twin Up
The duo Twin Up, Natalia Palacios on vocals and Alejandro González on guitar, will be in charge of creating the best atmosphere. They will perform jazz, bossa nova, chill out, soul, pop or funky, among other genres. Natalia Palacios has been dedicated to music since she was very young, having won several awards and sung with renowned musicians. She has participated in programmes such as ‘Veo Veo’ and ‘Menudas Estrellas’. Soul, jazz, R&B and bolero are some of the genres in which she stands out. Alejandro González has also belonged to many prestigious groups until now. His style has made him a complete musician with a great sensitivity that he captures in his interpretations.
Wilfredo Sax
Venezuelan Clarinetist with an extensive career as a performer, teacher, composer and director. He is the first clarinet of the Aragua State Symphony Orchestra. Musical Director of the “Ensamble de Clarinetes de Aragua Blas Borges” and the “Baquedano Big Band Jazz de Aragua” He composes and arranges for symphonic, chamber and jazz groups. He is Professor of the Clarinet Chair of the Regional System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras of the state of Aragua. An alternative that could not be missing among the 10 best concerts in the south of Gran Canaria.
The Green DJ
Le Green is a Canarian DJ and producer with an extensive curriculum that has led him to tour since 2005 all kinds of venues, concerts and events in the Canary Islands and beyond. Very well known for his great handling of black, African and Jamaican music but also an expert in entertaining all kinds of chilout environments with deep sounds, soul, funk and a lot of fusion. A delight for the ears.
The Gumbo Blues Band
Los Gumbo Blues Band is, without a doubt, one of the musical projects with the greatest international projection that the Canary Islands have given in the last decade. Its name comes from one of the most popular dishes of New Orleans gastronomy, Louisiana (GUMBO) that they met, tasted and enjoyed after their first trip to Mississippi. They have participated in the most prestigious national and international festivals (USA, Germany, Norway, Poland…). Their concerts transmit the essence of the best Rhythm’n’Blues: a dynamic, powerful and overwhelming repertoire, a guarantee of success for any type of audience.
DJ Jonay B.J
Jonay B.J., as he is known in the world of music, was born in 1984 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria where he has participated in being able to offer a journey as a Deejay-Producer in more than 18 years in the best clubs, pubs, terraces and discotheques of Gran Canaria. Jonay B.J. is identified by his great potential and energy at the forefront of the handling of dishes and music. His personality makes him not a conventional deejay, as he has been in large halls recognized as a resident and guest, both inside and outside his environment, and make him a perfect member of one of the options among the 10 best concerts in the south of Gran Canaria.
Tonky Blues Band
There are few musicians in this country with the history and tablas of Tonky de la Peña, the father of Madrid blues. Tonky de la Peña founded his group in Madrid in the early 80’s, earning a strong reputation every night in the blues clubs and accompanying great international bluesmen, such as Carey Bell, Louisiana Red, Charlie Musshellwhite, with whom he played in concerts and festivals, being invited on several occasions to the stage by Albert Collins & the Icebraekers. Today, the Tonky Blues Band is one of the great European blues bands participating in important festivals, without abandoning the clubs from which it emerged, a circuit in which they develop the level of improvisation characteristic of the genre, being considered a great specialist of the slide guitar. Years go by for Tonky who has lived the evolution of blues in Spain in the first person.
Eléggua Tu Negrito Fino
Cuban singer, dancer, composer and producer, currently based in Spain in the Canary Islands Las Palmas since 2001. He belonged to the Quartet Color Café being the director of this group. At the moment Eléggua is a soloist and his great secret to reach the public and make it vibrate is his fusion of genres such as salsa, bachata, reggaeton, merengue, soul, reggae, pop, cumbia, among others.
Helena Lynn
A show that you should not miss and that deserves to be among the 10 best concerts in the south of Gran Canaria. His star show is a beautiful chill-out music show very visual and elegant in which he sings and plays tribal percussion instruments, also acts with his band November Love formed by a DJ and a saxophonist with whom he makes dance music interpreting the most famous songs of international pop dance of the 80’90’00’ and deep house singing in English, French and Spanish.
Desirée Santana DJ
First Video DJ titled from Canary Islands, I’ve been playing for more than 15 years, and has been in more than 3,000 events around the north of the world, but is still passionate about creating sound environments and enjoy each session as if it were the last of his life, loves to encourage the public and communicate with him through music.
And you, do you know where to enjoy the best concerts in the south of Gran Canaria? Do not hesitate and visit Holidayworld Maspalomas and Nomad Gastro Market. With “Las noches del Nomad” you can combine your passion for the best cuisine with an authentic delight for the ears. Now you can see the 10 best concerts in the south of Gran Canaria, don’t let them pass you by!
