Craig Sutton, aka “The Flamenco Thief”, is an English instrumentalist who blends fingerstyle and

percussive guitar techniques to produce a classic-contemporary Mediterranean sound with lashings

of South-American substance. His music incorporates Spanish acoustic, Latin, rumba, and bosa nova

with hip-hop and electronica.

With a career spanning 14 years, 4 albums, and numerous tours in Europe, Asia, and South America,

he has established himself as a respected artist within the independent music scene. His music

features a unique hybrid palette of classic instrumental sounds and digital elements that appeal to

diverse cultures. Craig’s philosophy of experimenting and trying new things is evident in his album’s

progressive journey, from showcasing his raw musicianship to featuring full instrumental sections.

He has toured extensively throughout his career, performing in notable locations such as Berlin,

Munich, Prague, Sofia, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Tokyo, Kyoto, and

Osaka. He has played at major events and festivals, including Glastonbury and Fusion Festival. Craig’s

touring experience has allowed him to showcase his sound to audiences from different cultures and

backgrounds worldwide, creating a diverse fan base.

Today, Craig – The Flamenco Thief – resides in Bristol in England, where he follows football, bakes

cakes, and gets out running to keep the cakes from showing. Here, he continues to develop his

music, with plans to continue broadening his musical horizons, featuring more classic and digital

instrumentation, and exploring exciting new sounds.