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KVC-Arts 6/8/25 Guitar Virtuoso Matteo Mancuso

By David Fleming
Published June 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM PDT

On this edition of the program, David Fleming speaks with Matteo Mancuso. From Palermo, Sicily, and having studied at Berklee and beyond, Matteo is one of the MOST innovative guitarists out there today. We'll hear about his time with Al Di Meola, Steve Vai and more, and a look at Matteo's recent CD, The Journey.

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