Alex Torres

Alex Torres (Lima, Perú. May 28th 1987) is a Peruvian guitarist. Recognized for having a very energic style of playing, as well as a clear Flamenco influence, mixed up with Latin American and Peruvian roots. He’s also son of famed Peruvian guitarist, Pepe Torres.

In 2014 Alex moved to Budapest, Hungary. And is currently based there. Besides to being a solo artist, he is the lead guitarist of the bands: Kallay- Saunders, The Middletonz, Los Orangutanes and Holddalanap.

Important performances:
– A DAL 2019 (Eurovision qualifying), Finalist, with The Middletonz, and
Kallay-Saunders.
– Sziget 2018, with Los Orangutanes.
– Müpa 2018, with Los Orangutanes.
– Womex 2015, with Holddalanap.
– Pirineos Sur 2015, with Holddalanap.

Awards:
– Satu Mare, Street music Festival 2017. People’s choice award.

Recordings:
– The Middletonz debut album (in progress, 2019).
– Kallay-Saunders album (2019, in progress).
– Alex Torres album (2019, in progress).
– Holddalanap, “Tánc a mindenséggel” (2018).
– Alex Torres, “La vida es un viaje” (2012).
– Sabor y Control, “Cruda realidad” (2012, guitarist in the song “Canto a
los muertos”).

Other works:
– Movie:“Pelé, birth of a legend”(2016. With the song “Você sabe
dançar”).