Steve Homes - 'de Casas' - is widely regarded as one of the best and most original flamenco guitarists in the UK.

He began playing at the age of ten giving his first performance aged fourteen, teaching himself from recordings of Sabicas and later Paco de Lucia applying their exacting standards to his own music. His playing is rich with original ideas, his stunning technique freeing him to play with great expression and rhythmic clarity. In essence his compositions are derived from the traditional forms of flamenco but they use elements from many other kinds of music. Titles like 'Giraffe' and 'Elevator' reflect the expanding tradition of flamenco.

Notable UK venues he has performed at include The Royal Festival Hall, The Barbican, The National Theatre, The Commonwealth Institute and The Glastonbury Festival as well as many TV and radio appearances.

He has produced several recordings of his work, the most recent being
'The Silk Road'.