Portraits for Guitar
A groundbreaking collaboration between Dominique Le Gendre & Ahmed Dickinson blending classical guitar, Caribbean identity, and contemporary sound.
Album Launch
Join Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas at Stone Nest, London, on Friday 23 October 2026 for the launch of Portraits for Guitar, his new album celebrating the rich and diverse voices of contemporary guitar music.
Featuring works by Dominique Le Gendre, Flores Chaviano, Walfrido Domínguez and Steve Goss, the album brings together music shaped by Cuban heritage, jazz, classical traditions and contemporary sounds.
Friday 23 October 2026 · Stone Nest, London
Album launch concert
PRE - ORDER NOW
I am delighted to announce that pre-orders are now open for my new album, Portraits for Guitar, released by Convivium Records.
This recording is the result of several years of collaboration with remarkable composers and friends, bringing together music that celebrates the rich connections between Cuban, Caribbean and British musical traditions. Featuring works by Stephen Goss, Flores Chaviano, Walfrido Domínguez and Dominique Le Gendre, the album explores themes of place, memory, rhythm and identity through the expressive voice of the guitar.
The album also includes the world premiere recording of Dominique Le Gendre's Six Sketches for Solo Guitar, written especially for me with the support of the Hollick Family Foundation, alongside Tongoy Triptych for two guitars, performed with the wonderful Helen Sanderson.
Recorded at Holy Trinity, Hitchin, and produced by James Unwin with engineer Adaq Khan, Portraits for Guitar is a deeply personal project that reflects my lifelong commitment to championing contemporary guitar music and building musical bridges across cultures.
I would be honoured if you joined me on this journey.
Pre-order your copy today and be among the first to receive the album ahead of its official release.
Thank you, as always, for your continued encouragement and support, it truly makes projects like this possible.