meet the band
Bryan Reyes
Flamenco Guitarist
Bryan Reyes is a London-based flamenco guitarist. He trained as a classical guitar soloist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and later specialised in flamenco, studying with Tito Heredia and Jero Férec, and attending masterclasses with Santiago Lara.
He has performed at venues including the Royal Academy of Arts, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, and the Royal Festival Hall, and has appeared in festivals such as Resolution and Art Curious. Alongside his performance work, he is active as an accompanist across London’s flamenco and dance scene, working with institutions including Escuela de Baile, the London School of Flamenco, and the Central School of Ballet. He is the founder of Flamenco Collaborative.
Agoney Hernández
“Ago”
PERCUSSIONIST
Agoney Hernández, known as Ago Hernández, is a percussionist from the Canary Islands, specialising in flamenco and other global music traditions. As part of his training, he studied Indian classical music at the Sri Gajender Tabla School in Hyderabad.
He has performed at venues including the Royal Festival Hall, Soho Theatre, and Sadler’s Wells Theatre, and has been part of projects such as Cabrole, Flamenco Meets Maqam, Flamenco Orígenes, and Rajasthan Meets Flamenco, touring across countries including Morocco, Spain, and the UK. Based in London, he performs with a range of artists and works as a cajón and rhythm teacher.
Laura González
VOCALS & DANCE
Laura González is a flamenco artist specialising in singing and dance. She trained at the renowned Amor de Dios in Madrid and has performed internationally across Europe, the United States, and beyond.
She was part of the dance cast for La Traviata at the Royal Opera House.
Carlos de Luisa
flamenco singer
Carlos de Luisa is a flamenco singer from Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), Spain. He trained with artists including Antonio el Turry, Inma Rivero, Manuel Romero, Abraham Carmona, and Antonio Moneo, and continued his studies at the Fundación Cristina Heeren in Seville.
Based in London, he has performed in venues including Bloomsbury Theatre and Hackney Empire, and works across a range of flamenco and contemporary projects.
Enrique Galassi
DOUBLE BASS
Enrique Galassi is a London-based double bass player. He graduated from the Trinity College of Music and is classically trained, with a repertoire spanning classical, contemporary, and Latin music.
Originally from Bahía Blanca, Argentina, he performed with the city’s Symphony Orchestra and has since worked extensively in London across orchestral and chamber settings. Alongside his classical work, he is active in tango, founding the Del Plata Quintet and the Teddington Tango Orchestra, and performs internationally as a freelance musician.
Rachel Hayter
FLAUTIST & COMPOSER
Rachel Hayter is a London-based flautist, composer, and educator. She studied at the University of Birmingham and later completed an MA at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, following time living in Argentina and Brazil.
She performs across a range of genres, with a focus on Brazilian music, and is a member of the award-winning groups Alvorada and Olayá. Rachel has appeared at venues and festivals including Kings Place, Southbank Centre, Shambala Festival, and the Paris International Choro Festival, and has collaborated with artists such as Gian Correa, Vitor Gonçalves, and Alessandro Penezzi.
Preetha Narayanan
VIOLINIST & COMPOSER
Preetha Narayanan is a violinist, composer, and educator whose work bridges Western and Indian classical traditions. Her practice draws on a wide range of influences developed through international collaborations.
She has performed with artists including Anoushka Shankar, Nitin Sawhney, Talvin Singh, Kae Tempest, Jocelyn Pook, and Manu Delago. Alongside her collaborative work, she composes for orchestras and ensembles and tours her own projects.