The word Curandero means healer / folk doctor / shaman. This powerful image, as a balancing, motivating, inspirational force in human history is what the music of Curandero aspires towards in the world of sound. The flamenco guitar of Miguel

Espinoza and the East Indian tabla of Ty Burhoe bring together two passionate and ancient traditions into one music.

Since the initial release of their first release "Curandero" in 1995, they have toured extensively in the US and are responsible for initiating the exciting blend of flamenco with the rhythms of India. They have had a wide variety of special guest artists ranging from Howard Levy (Harmonica Virtuoso), to Kai Eckhardt (Bass) and Bela Fleck (Banjo).

In 1997 they produced another cutting edge CD called "Aras" which featured a whole new breed of composition, letting go of traditional roots and embracing a more creative musical possibilities. Miguel's amazingly diverse musical back ground gave incredible harmonic depth to the compositions and became a perfect invitation to musicians from very different musical traditions. Thus, banjo maestro, Bela Fleck and the intensely lyrical bass playing of Kai Eckhardt were woven into the music of "Aras". The albums have been featured in dozens of top play lists around the world and magazines such as Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Music and many others.

Miguel Espinoza is a flamenco guitarist of rare talent. He is deeply passionate in his devotion and practice of the intense tradition of flamenco and beyond. His learning began when he was a boy growing up in Denver CO. He has toured for many years in the US and abroad with many wonderful artists including many of Spain's finest flamenco dancers.

Miguel developed his music, his relationship to the instrument and his unique voice in composition through endless hours in the practice room as well as on stage. His collaborations with other artists as well as his performances as a soloist, are famous for being deeply inspiring and heart felt for audiences. He has received numerous awards and reviews over his career which applaud a rarely seen authenticity and originality. He is truly a gem in the world of music.

Ty Burhoe is a senior student of the great Zakir Hussain. He has toured and recorded with an extremely diverse array of musicians and musical styles.

His collaborations and duets include artists such as Art Lande (piano), James Newton (Flute), Sultan Khan (Indian Sarangi), Krishna Das (Chant), the Guome Monks (Tibetan Chant), Peter Rowan (Country/Folk), Howard Levy (Harmonica), and many, many more. Ty is also known for his talents as a producer both live concerts as well as studio recordings.

Ty's tabla playing is heard on over a hundred recordings and is highly regarded both as a musician and producer around the world.

Ty can also be heard on Jesse Manno's album Sea Spirits.

Ty Burhoe has been a disciple of the great tabla maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain since 1990. From that time forward, Ty has been wholly dedicated to music as a career and as a spiritual path.

He has become well known not only for his talents as a tabla player, but also for his extensive experience as a recording and live concert producer. His work with numerous projects including Curandero, have gained international attention and in his teachers inspiration, founded new territory for the tabla.

Ty is also recognized as being instrumental in creating unusual collaborations which weave tabla with the traditions of jazz, African, Flamenco, Rock, Celtic, Chinese, Bluegrass and fusion. In 2000, he created the record label, Tala Records, and a concert production company called, Burhoe Productions.

These home spun companies are designed to host CDs, projects and tours presented by the many artists Ty collaborates with. He has become tour assistant for his teacher Zakir Hussain (on North American tours), a versatile job, ranging from designing the artist's tour cases, repairing/maintaining their instruments, playing tambura or running the sound board, and managing the artists on the road. Ty is also designing specialized hand drums, percussion racks and a series of drumming/yoga retreats and intensives around the Americas and Europe. Ty currently lives in NYC and works as a freelance artist, touring up to 70% of the year.