Twanguero (Diego García) in Riverside

Latin Grammy-winning guitarist Diego García, internationally known as Twanguero, brings Backroads of the Americas to Riverside for an intimate solo performance. Rooted in Spanish tradition and shaped by years of travel, his music follows the roads connecting Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Spanish folk melodies meet subtle Latin rhythms, American roots, and cinematic textures in a deeply personal guitar language. Performing alone, Twanguero turns a single instrument into something rhythmic, melodic, and at times almost percussive. His program draws from The Brooklyn Session, Argentina Songbook, Carreteras Secundarias, Panamerica, and new material. NPR has called him “one of the most fascinating guitarists I’ve ever heard.” The concert offers a rare chance to experience his playing in an intimate setting. It is an evening for guitar lovers, world music listeners, and anyone curious about where musical traditions meet.