Manel Ruiz "El Especialista" at Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival
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The festival begins to pulse from the very first beat in Maspalomas. We continue revealing the lineup for the 10th edition of the Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival with a key figure for understanding vinyl culture, Black music, and the passion for soul. Manel Ruiz “El Especialista” Friday 17 7:30 p.m. Born in Barcelona in 1973, Manel Ruiz Martínez settled in Gran Canaria in 1998. His life is closely linked to music as a DJ. In 2011 he made his radio debut, adopting the alias El especialista Manel Ruiz. He comes to the Canary soul festival with an exquisite selection of vinyl records loaded with soul, rhythm & blues, national and international blues, shades of jazz, and timeless funk gems. An exquisite selection. An expert eye. Pure soul in its essential state. Playa de San Agustín, Maspalomas Friday, July 17 7:30 p.m. Free entry Soul lives in Maspalomas.
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