I have always liked some Spanish music and recently heard some when I was in a shopin the UK; I was told by the girl on the counter it was Spanish music by 'Yohannis'. I cannot speak Spanish so I could have spelt this incorrectly (Johannis?). I would like to get hold of some of this music but cannot find any information about this musician. The music included spanish guitar, voice and other backing instruments. I would also be intersted in any suggestions of similar interesting spanish music (not classical) and if there is a web site where I can purchase it. Please can anyone help - thanks?
Robert (GB)

Perhaps you are talking about "Juanes"?

If you want some non-classical Spanish music, I'd suggest David Bisbal or Nek

I agree with the previous posters' recommendations of Juanes & David Bisbal, both of whom are two of my favorites. I also love the group La Oreja de Van Gogh (Van Gogh's Ear). They remind me a little bit of ABBA and have a fantastic CD which they recently recorded live while on a concert tour. My other favorites include Cristian Castro (who I think sings beautifully), Chayanne, Shalim, Tizziano Ferro who happens to be Italian) & Aljandro Sanz. There are also some wonderful lady singers as well as a number of marvelous rock groups who record and perform in Spanish.

If it is Juanes, he's from Colombia and his official website is http://www.juanes.net/ . From his site: I own his world-popular "Un Día Normal" CD from 2003 and like it a lot.

February 9: MADRID - SOLD OUT
February 10: Zaragoza
February 11: Barcelona
February 12: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

WOO HOO!!!! March 20: COLUMBUS, OHIO at the Ohio Theatre!! I'M THERE!!! (if I can get tickets - hopefully I'll be able to find someone to accompany but it's not likely. Hmph. )

So technically, his music isn't "Spain Related Media" apart from his upcoming tour dates in Spain.

Saludos, MadridMan

Woo Hoo! I'm the proud owner of ONE ticket to the March 20th, Columbus, Ohio JUANES concert. But AFTER buying it and seeing the ticket I realized it's on a Sunday night! Sounds perfect but... there's a decent chance I'll be leaving for my Semana Santa trip to Madrid on Friday, March 18th or Saturday the 19th and might actually miss the concert. Ugh. $37 (mid-price overall but best available) might be going down the drain. Ugh. Well, at least if I don't go I'll have a cool concert to attend here in Columbus.

Saludos, MadridMan

If you like ska music at all, check out Ska-P. It's a really great Spanish ska band. My 16 yr old son is crazy about them--and I think they're really good too.

Juanes is an amazing performer. In addition to the album mentioned above, I recommend his more recent disc "Mi sangre."

Not to be outdone by MM, I just printed my ticket for Juanes' March 3 concert at Madison Square Garden.

how bout Camaron? Antologia Inedita is a classic.