Arjay Music

Vikingo De Jerez Flamenco Guitar

Vikingo De Jerez AKA Rowland Schultz is inspired for his all original compositions by the Gipsy Flamenco artists of Andalucia Spain, whilst also being an accomplished self taught Oud player, Rowland has infused the sound of the Oud within his original self taught Flamenco guitar technique along with incredibly fast paco-ado runs and choppy breaks that left even Antonio Vargas speechless, going on to say he is untouchable in technique, composition and Aire within the Australasia region and Flamenco Aficionados around the country alike say "he drives a guitar like no other" This unique sound, self taught style and drive in his composition has attracted massive worldwide attention and some collaboration interest from leading World Musicians and Flamenco Artists worldwide including Paco De Lucia's most favored Gipsy Flamenco singer Duquende, Ginesa Ortega, Arcangel, Misirli Ahmet, Yazid Bahri, Harri Stojka, Lulo Reinhardt, Antonio Vargas - amongst many others who have had big Ole's & excellent things to say about his all original Gipsy Moro Flamenco.

Rowland Schultz has performed sell out shows at the Melbourne Spanish Club and at the Universal Grooves festival launching his Debut album 'Buleriando' as a featured artist and described as the highlight of the Buckley World Music Festival by festival organizers, as the headlining and opening act at the 2009 Adelaide Guitar Fringe Fiesta whilst he has also collaborated and performed as support for Lulo Reinhardt at Manchester lane Melbourne, Alongside Simon Palomares (Acropolis now) at the Malt house Theatre Melbourne, The Gypsy Kings and Queens (40 piece Gypsy big band from Europe) at the Arts Centre Melbourne, whilst creating regular fiesta/Juerga's throughout 2010 that have featured the likes of Flamenco Dancers Laura Uhe (Carmen the Opera) and Antonio Vargas (Strictly Ballroom, Mission Impossible) sparking a chain reaction of performances Australia wide.