Susan Santos

Susan Santos is a passionate, self-taught guitarist. A left-handed guitarist, she writes her own songs that reflect her unique blend of rhythm and textures which celebrates her abilities as a creative force, and as a truly unique artist in her own right.
The gifted Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter has spent years performing in famous and established venues, and numerous festivals throughout Europe, Mexico, and America.She has shared the stage with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and won “Best Musician Performance” at the 2018 European Blues Awards. She also “Best Female Album” at then 2019 LA Critics’ Awards.
Santos has recorded five albums including “Take Me Home” (2010), "Shuffle Woman” (2012), “Electric Love” (2014), “Skin & Bones” (2016), “No U Turn” (2018), and “The L.A. Sessions” EP (2020).
Susan’s outstanding voice and appealing guitar style, along with her strong stage presence has proven to be a refreshing experience in the contemporary blues scene.

“She is a guitarist with a special magnetism. She is an absolute professional, serious, and solvent.” – Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top
"Spanish Guitar Tornado , stinging, sineous guitar lines, powerhouse riffs, sumptuous slide, great songs and a killer power trio"- Get Ready to Rock, UK

“Susan Santos is a guitar hero. She has chops to spare. Santos is also an accomplished songwriter who crafts sturdy, hook laden numbers. She can get down and weep out a deep 12 bar Blues like nobody’s business.
(Blues Blast Magazine, EEUU )

Santos’ forthcoming studio album “Sonora,” is the album of the desert, and of the desert people. The songs tell stories ranging from survival, thirst, outlaws, escape and freedom against a backdrop of scorpions, lizards, and roadrunners. Before listening, it is highly recommended to embark on your journey with a full tank and don’t pick up hitchhikers.