“…an electrifying performer for his powerful stage presence and spontaneity that grows irresistible” Backstage New York.
Since his Carnegie Hall solo debut, (2009) multi-faceted touring artist Nilko Andreas has been entertaining audiences in three continents as an internationally awarded classical guitarist, Composer, Actor, Music Director as well as a singer (La Cumbiamba eNeYe, LaMar NYC, Cumbia LaMar), Born in Colombia, he carries the musical legacy of his mother land, layered with his experiences as a leading classical musician around the world and 22 years of living, producing theater and conducting in New York City.
He is the founder of the “Amazonas” a series presented at Carnegie Hall since 2010, with a heavy interest on raising awareness over environmental damage around the world. He will perform at Carnegie hall on may 25th 2023. he was “Don Quixote” in the Musical “The Man of la Mancha” by Musical Theater Heritage. His passion for the work of Federico Garcia Lorca made him collaborate and produce many Lorca plays “La zapatera prodigiosa” (Spanish repertory theater NYC) where he played Lorca himself and “el mozo de la faja” his score and collaboration with grupo “Artificio Theater” lead to rave reviews and awards, he conceived and directs “Asi canta Federico” a Musical theater portrait of the life and work of Federico Garcia Lorca.
An accomplished educator, Nilko Andreas has given master classes and conferences on classical guitar, LatinAmerican and Colombian Music in universities and conservatories around the world.
Founder of the Latin American Chamber Music Society and Founder of Azlo Productions.
www.nikoandreas.com
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