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Louis Faÿs, himself holding a deep and riche experience with the guitar through his mother and the numerous gypsy friends of the family, teaches his “little Raphaël” the manouche (gypsy) guitar from Raphaël’s earliest childhood.
For his fifth birthday, Raphaël receives a small guitar built by Jacques Favino. Better than a toy, more than a musical instrument, this guitar becomes his friend, his passion.
Until the age of twelve, Raphaël is taught by his father. He listens all hours of the day to recordings of his idol Django Reinhardt whose genius motivates him more than anything to surpass himself in his apprenticeship of the guitar. Very soon, the phrases, the vibratos, the glissandos, the swing, the timbre and the virtuosity of the manouche guitar no longer hold secrets for Raphaël.
He creates a unique musical personality recognizable from the first notes.The young gypsy boy, still teenager, is discovered by the French media, radio and television, and begins an intense international career.
Today, after a few years dedicated to other musical experiences (jazz-fusion, flamenco, and classical guitar), Raphaël Faÿs returns to his first love with outstanding albums rife with virtuosity, emotion and the joy of life, featuring new compositions, Sans domicile fixe (GHA 126.037) and Raphaël Faÿs in Concert (GHA 126.052).
One of the unsung greats of the new Gypsy jazz generation, Faÿs is a stunning technician and improviser with talent to burn. Guitar Player
