Hello folks! Today’s episode is not your average stroll down a Whidbey Island beach with a latte and a Labrador.   We are going to go global. Flamenco global. Italy-meets-Island-meets-a-guitar-that-might-just-seduce-you kind of global. Today’s audacious Islander is a world-renowned virtuoso.   Our guest is the one and only Andre Feriante, guitar maestro and expert ‘cross-over artist’.  Poet of strings. A man who, I’m convinced, might actually have a PhD in soulfulness. He's performed at Carnegie Hall, he's played in castles and cathedrals, and now—bless us all—he's right here on Whidbey Island, being casually audacious with his artistry like it’s no big deal.   But it is a big deal. Because Andre doesn’t just play guitar—he communicates with it. Like…intimately. If his guitar were a person, I’d be jealous.   I must say something about my love of acoustic guitar, especially Spanish music. It’s not just music—it’s a sensory event. There’s just something about acoustic Spanish guitar that gets me every time. It’s warm, expressive, and somehow manages to be both soothing and deeply emotional. I love how the rhythms feel alive—like a conversation without words. It doesn’t need anything extra. Just the sound of those strings and suddenly, I’m transported—calmer, more focused, maybe even a little more romantic about life. It’s the kind of music that settles into your bones in the best way. I may or may not tear up every time I listen.   So, grab your coffee, your wine, or whatever you sip while pretending to be culturally enlightened, because you're about to meet a man who can turn nylon strings into magic.   This is Local Whidbey with Magsy, and this is Andre Feriante.   Follow ANDRE FERIANTE on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK. His website is: https://www.andreferiante.com/ Follow LOCAL WHIDBEY WITH MAGSY at @LocalWhidbeyPodcast ... Link: INSTAGRAM and on Facebook.   You may also get to know Magsy and subscribe for invites to her supper club, at https://withmagsy.com.