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Al Di Meola

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Latest Al Di Meola

Al Di Meola playing Scharpach La Porta flamenco guitar

Al Di Meola Returns to His Italian Roots and Inspires New Guitar Design

By Chris Gill published 7 October 21

The fascinating story of Theo Scharpach’s custom-made La Porta flamenco guitar.

Al Di Meola performs live in 2019

Al Di Meola is Planning on Selling His ’71 Les Paul Custom for Charity

By Jackson Maxwell published 5 March 21

Di Meola also said that he has found and restored unreleased tapes from the "Saturday" night of his, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucía's legendary 'Friday Night In San Francisco' performance.

Around the World in Seven Scales

By Guitar Player Staff published 8 September 20

There’s a great big world out there, full of music from other countries and cultures that can easily spice up your repertoire.

Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway”

Al Di Meola: How I Wrote “Race with Devil on Spanish Highway”

By Joe Bosso published 31 July 20

Hearing congas, Leslie West's tone and recording live - Al Di Meola recalls creating his 1977 “shred” masterpiece.

Al Di Meola

Al Di Meola on Reimagining the Beatles and Why You Can't Beat Lennon/McCartney at Their Own Game

By Joe Bosso published 17 June 20

How do you cover the Beatles? As Al Di Meolia explains, the catalog is sacred, so you've got to put your own spin on it.

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