Musical Dialogues: Flamenco Chipén

Musical Dialogues: Flamenco Chipén

In the vibrant world of flamenco, guitars speak a unique language that transcends time and space. In a recent talk held at Flamenco Chipén, we had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the exciting universe of flamenco with one of its most outstanding masters:...
Christian Lavernier: Platero y yo

Christian Lavernier: Platero y yo

In the vast universe of music, there are compositions that transcend time and space, becoming true jewels of art that endure generation after generation. Among these masterpieces is “Platero y yo”, a piece that has captivated hearts since its creation. In...
The Ramírez-Marcel Dadi guitar

The Ramírez-Marcel Dadi guitar

First Ramírez Spanish guitar with cutaway It was in the mid 80’s when my brother, José Ramírez IV, set out to build the first Spanish guitar with cutaway for a different style of music than what we usually built, that is, classical or flamenco music. He was...
A family legacy in “La cabaña del Luthier”

A family legacy in “La cabaña del Luthier”

In the podcast “La cabaña del Luthier” by Vael de Ginés, Enrique and Cristina Ramírez open the doors to their workshop and take us on a fascinating journey through the history of Guitarras Ramírez, a family business that has achieved great recognition in the world of...
Old guitars in the history museum in Madrid

Old guitars in the history museum in Madrid

In the heart of Madrid, you will find a treasure trove of historical and cultural value: the Museo de Historia de Madrid. This museum houses a fascinating collection of antique guitars, offering a window into the past of the construction of this emblematic musical...
Factories and Guitar Workshop

Factories and Guitar Workshop

On some labels and stamps of my great-grandfather José Ramírez I and my great-granduncle Manuel Ramírez, the name of guitar factory appears. This makes sense if we take into account that the word factory comes from the latin factory, which means art or craft, artisan...