Dúo Andalucía

We were born at the "Gran Fraternidad Universal" music and arts school, directed by jazz musician Vinicio Petronio Argueta Noguera, better known as "Petrosky" in Nicaragua. He instilled in us a love for classical music, flamenco, and jazz. Emilio Pereira started his journey in 2009, and Aaron Morales joined in 2012.

Later, our musical knowledge was further enriched by renowned figures like Jorge Pardo, a Spanish jazz and flamenco musician who collaborated with the great Paco de Lucia; Josemi Carmona, son of the legendary Pepe Habichuela; and Amparo Bengala, who has worked with artists like Paco de Lucia, Manuel Carrasco, and Alejandro Sanz.

For our classical flamenco guitar technique, we received valuable instruction from maestro, composer, and pedagogue Oscar Herrero, Ricardo Marlow, and international guitarist David Minguillón from Berkeley College of Music.

A huge shout-out to Maestro Julio Vásquez, the Nicaraguan National School of Music's own guitar maestro and composer, for igniting our passion for progressive flamenco! We wouldn't be the same performers without Juan Solorzano's magic touch in refining our stage presence, and Tony Ferrari's diverse blues, rock, and jazz expertise has truly broadened our musical horizons.

And speaking of broadening horizons, Aaron Morales has been on a global opera odyssey since 2014, honing his voice under the tutelage of Baritone Master Mario Rocha. He's even sung his way into masterclasses with the prestigious opera singing Masters of the Lyrical Theater in Havana, Cuba, learned from the legendary Italian Doctor in Opera, Claudio Ottino, and soaked up wisdom from the American maestro, Robert B. Dundas.

Our performances have taken us to various successful events, including television appearances, international radio broadcasts, the International Poetry Festival in Nicaragua, National Theater festivals and their competitions, the International Teletón Fundraising, special events hosted by the Ambassadors in Nicaragua, the Nicaraguan Presidency, International Guitar Festivals in Nicaragua, the Cultural and Arts Performing Center of Spain in Nicaragua, and many more.

Currently, we have participated in numerous prestigious American productions like Sofar Sounds, Breaking Sound, Circle Live, and others.