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Compact Discs
Tales of a Gypsy – CD *NEW!
Sound clips – The passion, fire and romance of the Spanish guitar is eloquently presented on Tales of a Gypsy by multi-award winning guitarist Johannes Linstead. Joyful, mystical and exotic sounds weave together with sensual rhythms to create an album that will become a lasting favorite in any music collection. Accentuating Johannes’ guitar are many guest musicians from around the world. On various songs you’ll hear violin, percussion, accordion, oud and pan pipes, giving the album a rich and melodious tapestry. Recorded and mixed in part in the Dominican Republic, a definite tropical and festive vibe can be heard throughout.
Mistico – CD
Sound clips – MISTICO explores the many nuances of the Spanish guitar, from the traditional to the contemporary, from the passionate to the fiery. Known equally for his beautiful melodies and for his lightning-fast guitar work, multi-award winning composer Johannes Linstead joins with musicians from around the world, such as Spain, Cuba, Greece, Iran, and Venezuela, to make this album a rare gem amongst the Latin guitar genre. From the opening track, The Happy Song (Felicidad), Johannes sets the tone for what is sure to be your go-to album when you need a little spice in your life!
Buddha In A Business Suit
“This book draws on my experiences as a yogi, as well as a business owner. It can be a difficult endeavor trying to balance life and work, and this book seeks to help anyone who has ever wanted to find ways to reduce stress, attract and retain new customers, and keep on a positive path along the journey.”
~ Johannes Linstead
Encanto – SOLD OUT
Sound clips – Award-winning Latin guitarist Johannes Linstead and multi-platinum selling flautist Nicholas Gunn collaborate on Encanto, a highly inspired album of original songs. Johannes’ masterful guitar work combined with Nicholas’ passionate flute create an atmosphere that is at once engaging, powerful, and sublime, and yet at times, hauntingly beautiful. Together they have accomplished a new found level of brilliance, an album that is sure to make its mark as a masterful accomplishment.
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Cafe Tropical – CD
Cafe Tropical features several guest musicians, including award-winning jazz pianist Hilario Duran, and trumpeter Alexis Baro, both hailing from Havana, Cuba.
Like an ocean breeze on a sun-filled day, or a night dance beneath a starlit sky, Cafe Tropical bursts with vibrant Latin rhythms and fiery Spanish guitar making this recording a must-have for the summer season.
We Three Strings – CD
Linstead, Lubeck and Michaud
A compilation of Christmas classics in a smooth Latin guitar style! Twelve of your all-time favorite Christmas songs performed by three of today’s finest guitarists with World, Latin, and Smooth Jazz rhythms, featuring Billboard-charting recording artist Johannes Linstead, Bryan Lubeck, and Tomas Michaud. This is a must-have CD for the Holiday Season!
Dreams Go By – download
Dreams Go By is a collection of 11 romantic piano pieces with gentle orchestration. Don’t expect the lively rumba of Johannes’ Latin guitar recordings – this is music to unwind with, to dream by, to enjoy quiet moments of reflection…Think bubble baths with candle light.
* features Monica Fedrigo on Cello.
Mediterranea – CD
Sound clips – Winner of “Best World Album” – Spanish guitar, Greek bouzouki, and Gypsy violin come alive in “Mediterranea” the fifth CD by Billboard charting guitarist/composer Johannes Linstead. Close your eyes and experience the passion and mystique of far away lands in songs like “Journey To Alcazaba” – a seven minute masterpiece destined to become a classic among guitar aficionados. Johannes reveals his tender side in the romantic “Estrellas Sobre Ella” where guitars and violin swirl in melodic melancholy accented by beautiful vocalizations.