GLENN SHARP : guitarist and world music production
Glenn is a session musician, composer and producer of world music, based in Manchester, UK. He is a session guitarist who plays all styles of guitar but specialises in flamenco, spanish classical and world music. He plays many other string instruments including Arabic oud, Turkish baglama, cumbus and cura saz and Moroccan loutar. Live work includes solo flamenco performance, flamenco groups and world music of many traditions. Glenn is a session musician involved in numerous projects worldwide and also composes and performs production music for media, film and TV.
Session Work
Glenn has worked on numerous albums and has been a producer for many years. Recent studio sessions include flamenco, Latin, Indian, Arabic and African music. Glenn is the composer and producer of 'Sigh of the Moor' by the 'Jadid Ensemble' and is the guitarist for 'Calaita Flamenco Son' with singer Chico Pere. Other recent collaborations include Guy Schalom, Sheikh Taha and Giuliano Modarelli. He has gigged and toured with numerous world music artists including Nitin Sawhney and Aref Durvesh and has collaborated with musicians from Nigeria, Sudan, India, Spain, Turkey, Israel and Egypt. He has formal qualifications in music composition and music production and has received instrumental tuition from many respected players worldwide.
Production
Glenn has an extensive library of music available for media, film and TV. The library includes solo flamenco guitar, baroque and classical guitar, world music solo instruments, acoustic guitar and complete world music productions. He can also compose bespoke world music for various productions. Glenn frequently collaborates with film composers, adding authentic world music sounds to existing productions. Glenn is also available for online sessions. Please email for licensing and session enquiries.
Other Services
I offer flamenco and classical guitar lessons in the Manchester area, intermediate to advanced levels.
I am also available to hire as a solo flamenco guitarist for public and private functions.
My repertoire includes traditional and contemporary flamenco guitar and traditional Spanish classical music.
Clients
Universal, Campari International, SEGA, BBC, Manchester United Ltd, Harvey Nicols, RIBA, DSG International, Sony, Channel 4, Creative Assembly, Currys, La Scala, Big Chill Festival, Instituto Cervantes, Royal Exchange Theatre, Palace Theatre, Hospitality Action, Streets Ahead.