A world famous Flamenco guitarist who performed for Picasso on his 90th birthday will play in Malvern.

Juan Martín will come to Malvern Cube on Friday, March 10 hosted by Versatile Arts and Mu Mu Audio.

The 75-year-old will transport the crowd to the Classic Spain of Málaga, Granada, Córdoba and Jerez on a journey through the diverse cultures of Andalucia.

Juan is described as "producing sounds that are both Melodic and explosive, the visceral power of authentic Flamenco".

Juan Incorporates a myriad influences from the gypsy culture of Rajesthan in Northern India, to the Byzantine chants plus the Hebraic and Moorish laments of Spain’s colonization of South America - the sounds of Argentina and Cuba also evident in the rumba, guajiras and milonga.

A native of Andalucia, Juan Martin has recorded 20 albums mostly as a composer and has played with the Royal Philharmonic and greats like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Juan has twice been voted one of the world's top three exponents by 'Guitar Player' magazine, and even performed for Picasso on his 90th birthday.

Doors open at 7.30pm with the performance beginning at 8pm. Tickets are priced £20 and are available from www.versatilearts.co.uk