Johannes Linstead: From Spain to Cuba

• Part of the 2026 Beaches Jazz Festival.
• Festival section: Johannes Linstead
• Location: Beaches United Church
• Tickets are $25. In support of Michael Garron Hospital.
• More information from Beaches Jazz Festival
• Admission: Tickets are $25

From having over 500 million streams, to being named Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year,” to winning eight “Best Album” awards, to seven top-ten US Billboard charting albums, and winning the “People’s Choice” award in the UK, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists in the Instrumental, Latin Jazz and World Music genres.

Johannes’ all-original show is called “From Spain to Cuba”. The music follows the journey of the guitar, from the exotic sounds of the Mediterranean to the colourful rhythms Caribbean. Accompanied by spicy Latin percussion, grooving bass, and soulful accordion, Johannes sets the stage aglow with his Spanish guitar magic!

Johannes’ vibrant recordings bring together musicians from many diverse ethnic backgrounds, including Cuba, Greece, France, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic. Upbeat rumbas and emotional ballads are fused with Latin percussion, and the occasional violin, piano, and accordion add distinct spices to his colourful albums.