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"Impromtu" - Charles, guitar and Sebastian Morgan-Lynch, cello, in Wellington, 2001
Flamenco guitarist, singer songwriter, artist with exhibitions of his work in London, Paris, Wellington, Madrid, Charles Olsen continues to explore and combine his many talents. At 5 he began the piano and later the clarinet but it wasn't until he was 23 that he began the guitar and was immediately captivated by flamenco. In 1993 he took a course with Paco Peña in Cordoba and later studied with Juan MartÃn at Dartington International Summer School, and with Antonio Francisco and Tito Heredia in London. In 1993 he moved to Madrid and studies with maestro 'El Entri' .
Guitarrista de flamenco, canta-autor, pintor con exposiciones de sus obras en Londres, ParÃs, Wellington y Madrid. Charles Olsen sigue explorando y combinando sus variados talentos. Con 5 años empezó a tocar el piano y mas tarde el clarinete pero su afición por la guitarra flamenca no surgió hasta que tenÃa 23 años. Ha estudiado con Paco Peña, Juan MartÃn, Antonio Francisco, Tito Heredia, Jesús Pimentel, entre otros. Se trasladó a Madrid en 2003 donde estudia con el maestro 'El Entri' .
'leaving england' by Charles, December 2008
'I won't call' by Charles with accompanying vocals by Hope .
Charles Olsen pintando "La Sundari". Pincha aquà para ver sus pinturas.