GLENN SHARP : guitarist and world music production
Glenn is a session musician, composer and producer of world music, based in the 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 oud, baglama, cumbus and cura saz, loutar and bouzouki. 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 with sessions including flamenco, Latin, Indian, Arabic and African music. Glenn is the composer and producer of the 'Jadid Ensemble' and is the flamenco guitarist for 'Calaita'. He has worked with artists including Nitin Sawhney, Aref Durvesh, Guy Schalom, Sheikh Taha, Giuliano Modarelli and Nizar Rohana. He also composed and performed Spanish guitar pieces for the 'peninsular campaign', from the Ivor Novello award winning soundtrack for 'Napoleon Total War'. 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
Glenn is available to hire as a solo flamenco guitarist for public and private functions.
Repertoire includes traditional and contemporary flamenco guitar and traditional Spanish classical music.
Glenn also offers flamenco and classical guitar lessons in the Manchester area, intermediate to advanced levels.
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.