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Considered a guitar phenomenon, New Yorker Solomon Hicks began his career at a young age and immersed himself in the Harlem music scene, where he grew up surrounded by great performers. “They taught me not to be the fastest guitarist,” he says about his mentors, and adds: “I wanted to know all the riffs and learn a lot so I could play any style and with everyone.” Indeed, in 2021 he won the award for Best Emerging Artist at the Blues Music Awards for the album Harlem (2020), produced by Kirk Yano, a multiple Grammy winner and producer for Miles Davis, Public Enemy and Mariah Carey. In his meteoric career, he has achieved various accolades, topped the charts, and shared the stage with figures as prominent as Buddy Guy, Samantha Fish, Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, Ringo Starr, Jimmie Vaughn, Mavis Staples and Robert Cray.

A concert in the 2024 edition of the Mas i Mas Music Festival.

Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals

What are your plans for summer? If you’re staying in the city, you won’t be alone. Barcelona is becoming a go-to destination for festival lovers, given Catalunya’s covetable combination of culture, great weather and an increasingly diverse concert circuit. So if you’re looking to expand your horizons while staying put this season, check out our article Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals for a summary of the summer music events taking place in Barcelona, from big-name gatherings to boutique takeovers.

For more music events check our online events calendar.