BIO
Bárbara Martínez a professional vocalist and dancer who was raised and based in New York City. She hails from a musical family that includes movie icon Libertad Lamarque. For over 20 years, she has worked as a dancer and singer with several professional flamenco dance companies and world music ensembles, as well as the Metropolitan Opera. A graduate of Brown University and Berklee College of Music, Barbara’s solo career began with a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall in 2010. Today she can be seen in “TrashBata”, a one-woman dance theater performance that brings together flamenco and environmental activism, and she can also be seen performing with ALBA MUSIK, a project that features her compositions and which has been in consideration for a GRAMMY two years in a row.
programs
ALBA MUSIK
Flamenco / Latin Jazz
traditional flamenco
Press
“Something fresh”
- Jennifer Dunning, The New York Times - Link to full article
“[Listen to] the achingly beautiful flamenco sounds of Barbara Martinez”
- Nancy G. Hello, The Philadelphia Inquirer - Link to full article
“THis Venezuelan artist is considered one of the most important representatives of flamenco on an international scale.”
- Ángel Ricardo Gómez, 99 Years of El Universal, 99 Venezuelans That Have International Weight - Link to full article.
“We’ve known Bárbara for a long time, and are a bit awed at how her artistry keeps on growing… Bárbara Martínez is an embodiment of New York City.”
-Keith Widyolar, NY Latin Culture Magazine - Link to full article
“Alba Musik is a highly professional outfit brimming with musicality and warmth and a keen sense of what it means to entertain.”
- Ellen Woloshin, Music Connection
goldstar reviews
“Amazing connection with the audience, smooth transitions between classical and Jazz interpretations of music and dance. Thank you for a formidable experience!”
- Carmen Grasso, Gold Star Review
“Amazing singer, unique voice, what a delight!!!”
- Orit Keren, Gold Star Review
“The musicians and Barbara Martinez were excellent and put on a great show! Mostly singing from Ms. Martinez but she surprised us all with her flamenco dance!! Highly recommend. I will be back to see her again!”
- Terry Hubscher, Gold Star Review
“Amazing talent! Top tier for sure! totally worth the price of admission and more. Highly recommend seeing her shows. Club Bonafide had a nice moody atmosphere. I would definitely visit again.”
- Richard Monroi, Gold Star Review
“Great performance! She has the soul of a gitana with the grace and talent of a bolero singer. I was moved!”
- Anonymous, Gold Star Review
“Barbara Martinez was amazing. She sang, she danced and she told stories about the songs, the countries the songs came from etc. I will follow her.”
- Jessica Bivens, Gold Star Review
“The performance itself was actually really great and the ensemble worked in good harmony. Better find out where Barbara Martinez performs…she was a joy to hear!”
- Ferhat Arar, Gold Star Review