Johannes Linstead

"Casa Rumba" was inspired by the streets of Cuba and Puerto Rico where the rhythms of the syncopated drums make you want to move to the beat. "Casa Bomba" captures that vibrant energy with its blend of  Johannes' fiery Spanish…

Streaming starts on APRIL 18 - Dark Bossa is a sultry Bossa Nova that evokes images of a smoke-filled jazz club in the 1950's. Inspired by Jobim, Gilberto, and Bonfa, the sweet melodies and dissonant chords of the Brazilian guitar…

NEW SINGLE now on SPOTIFY - If you enjoy Spanish guitar infused with the exotic sounds of the Middle East you're going to love my new single, ARABESQUE. It features Moroccan violinist Akram Berrada.
NUEVA CANCÍON ahora en SPOTIFY -…

My new single - “7 Monkeys” - will be released on all streaming platforms on Friday February 9th. It's a song that guitar aficionados will love. It's a swinging Latin jazz piece with lots of playful melodies and intricate guitar…

FIREFLY is currently #1 on the Top 100 Streaming Latin Charts! Thanks for listening everyone.

Amazing News! I was inducted into the Akademia Hall of Fame. I'll be receiving my award next May in LA.

COMING SOON! Firefly is an energetic, upbeat rhumba from Latin guitar master Johannes Linstead. the song features Colombian percussionist Alejandro Pérez Morales on timbales, congas and bongó. Check back for release date!

The Akademia Awards winners were just announced and I'm excited to share with you that I won “World Beat Artist of the Year”!!! Here's the announcement:

"The Akademia Music Awards is pleased to present the award for Artist Of The…

Feel the sunlight on your face and ocean breeze in your hair as the dreamy sounds of Kealakekua Bay take you to the seaside of Hawaii''s Big Island. Kealakekua Bay was inspired by the yoga retreats I conducted in Kona…

WOWWWW! I just reached 25,000 followers on Spotify! Whether it's on Spotify, Apple, Pandora, Deezer, YouTube or wherever - I appreciate your support!

My newest piano composiion, “Shades of Night,” can now be heard on all streaming platforms. Please like and share my music with your friends and family - it helps me out a lot. Thank you!

"A trio of piano, violin and cello can be especially evocative, as it is in this case. Smooth and flowing, "Somewhere Beyond the Clouds" is a heartfelt remembrance for someone well-loved. Very quiet, reflective and deeply emotional, it's a…

Want to see us live in Toronto on March 2nd for FREE? Enter to win free tickets by clicking HERE! 
 

https://wave.fm/index.php/wave-contests/699-johannes-linstead-3030-dundas-w?fbclid=IwAR1gg61v53i84dxvV_F_ORZ7y7y7cyzEjskQr6qygU4sD-bUL7uN7H-31Vs

​​​​An interview about my holiday song, Tropical Christmas, on MusicLinkUp: 

https://www.musiclinkup.com/blog-detail/1662/Johannes-Linstead's-'Tropical-Christmas'-Is-A-Cure-For-Winter-Blues/1

Frank & Nancy's Jazz on the Grand proudly presents: Johannes Linstead. 

WHEN: October 15th 2022| Doors at 7:30PM | Shows at 8:00PM 

WHERE: #forParis Centre | 164 Grand River St. North, Paris

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/frank-nancys-jazz-on-the-grand-presents-johannes-linstead-tickets-407087598967

Awesome! "Garden of Forever" from Bohemian Strings is #1 for the month of June on EthnoCloud's music AND videos charts! 
https://ethnocloud.com/world-music/charts/

Bohemian Strings ranked #2 in the "Best Acoustic Album" in the OWMR  2021 annual music Awards!

I'm pleased to announce that my song "The Garden of Forever" from Bohemian Strings has won the "Best Songs" in the World Beat category in the Akademia Awards! Official awards page: https://bit.ly/3ruJyLI

Johannes and his group of Spanish guitars, spicy Latin percussion, and soulful accordion will set the stage on fire!
ADDRESS: 93 Dalhousie St, Brantford ON
PHONE:  519 304 4568 

Special Event Presented by the Music Performance Trust Fund and Hamilton Musicians' Guild Local 293, AFM at The Casbah Lounge in Hamilton, ON from 12pm to 1pm.

Bohemian Strings has charted at #2 for two months in a row on the ZMR International Music Charts. Latest chart report is July 2021.