Juan Medina
Flamenco guitar, jazz, and roots music.
La Línea de la Concepción, 1982 · Formerly known as Juanito Makandé
I am Juan Medina, guitarist and composer, born in La Línea de la Concepción in 1982. For twenty years I was known as Juanito Makandé. In 2022 I closed that chapter to return to flamenco guitar. 'Fugaz' (Satélite K, 2025) is my first album on this path.
I grew up with flamenco at home, in La Línea de la Concepción. The epiphany came at eleven, in my father's car, listening to Camarón. I found a guitar and never put it down.
For twenty-one years I toured under another name, until in 2022 I closed that chapter at the Plaza de España in Seville, in front of twelve thousand people. A farewell at the peak, and a decision made in full.
The reunion with the guitar was accidental: a falseta that came out on its own, while I was in Norway. Since then, daily study and steady work. Today I move between flamenco, jazz, and roots music without settling fully into any of them, playing a flamenco venue one night and a jazz festival the next.
I produce from La Luciérnaga, my studio in Mallorca. In 2026 I am preparing a new album.
Upcoming dates
13SEPT2026
Venue TBCJuan Medina Trio
26SEPT2026
Bienal de FlamencoJuan Medina Quartet with Agujetas Chico
02OCT2026
Teatro La VeladaJuan Medina Trio with Agujetas Chico
21OCT2026
La Realidad ClubJuan Medina Duo
24OCT2026
Philosophe ZürichWith Lea Lu
04NOV2026
Sunset/SunsideLea Lu and Juan Medina — new album release (quartet)
06NOV2026
Fira B!Juan Medina Quartet
19NOV2026
Última Hora awards galaWith Alba Molina
21NOV2026
Venue TBCWith Lea Lu and Nils Wogram
26NOV2026
Recoletos JazzWith Alba Molina
27NOV2026
Recoletos JazzWith Alba Molina
16DEC2026
Venue TBCWith Lea Lu
17DEC2026
Songbird FestivalWith Lea Lu and Nils Wogram
18DEC2026
BibliotecaWith Lea Lu
Has played at
The album
Ten compositions moving between flamenco, jazz, neo-soul, and world music. With Gal Maestro on double bass and collaborations from Lea Lu, José Luis Hernández, Twanguero, Pepele Méndez, Poti Trujillo, and Fran Ramos.
Earlier work
As Juanito Makandé (2006–2022) he released several albums with Radio Macandé and as a solo artist. That catalogue remains on a separate profile.
Juanito Makandé catalogueListen
All tracks written by Juan Medina, except 'Henya' (music: Ambrose Akinmusire, lyrics: Gretchen Parlato).
Booking dates for the 2026/27 season.
info@jazzworldelectronic.comSolo
Solo guitar.1 musician
Duo
Guitar and double bass.2 musicians
Trio
Standard touring format.3 musicians
Quartet
Expanded lineup, for theaters and festivals.4 musicians
With guest artist
Projects with Agujetas Chico, Lea Lu, or Alba Molina.
Is Juan Medina the same person as Juanito Makandé?
Yes, the same person. Juan Medina performed as Juanito Makandé between 2006 and 2022, first with Radio Macandé and later as a solo artist. In 2022 he closed that chapter and returned to instrumental flamenco guitar under his own name. Both catalogues remain separate on streaming.
What lineups does Juan Medina perform in?
Solo, duo (guitar and double bass), trio — the standard touring format —, quartet for theaters and festivals, and with a guest artist in projects with Agujetas Chico, Lea Lu, or Alba Molina.
How do I book Juan Medina?
By writing to booking@juanmedina.com. The press kit contains the biography, photos, available lineups, and technical requirements for each format.
Where can I listen to 'Fugaz'?
'Fugaz' (Satélite K, 2025) is on Spotify and Apple Music. Ten compositions between flamenco, jazz, and roots music.
EFE8 October 2025
Ahora mismo la guitarra flamenca está en un momentazoRead articleABC Sevilla6 October 2025
La nueva vida de Juan MedinaRead articleHoy8 October 2025
Juan Medina y la guitarra flamencaRead articleExpoFlamenco1 October 2025
El reencuentro con la guitarra flamencaRead article