Robert Michaels' unique nuevo flamenco approach bridges Afro-Cuban, Latin, jazz, rock, and classical styles. He won the esteem of critics worldwide for his recordings and performances. Paradiso, his 1996 self-released debut album, was certified gold and platinum, but it was 2003's Allegro that actually took home a Juno for Instrumental Album of the Year. His eponymous, double-length fifth album was certified platinum and received three nominations. 2009's widely celebrated Cubamenco offered a seamless meld of Spanish romantic melodies, danceable rhythms, and Cuban styles deliv...