Cuban-born classical guitarist Laura Mazon Franqui draws the audience into her performances with engaging musical interpretations.

— FEDERICO MUSGROVE
Guitar Foundation of America

EVOCATIVE AND PASSIONATE,

“An internationally-awarded classical guitarist who envisions music performance as part of a holistic art expression.”

— The Herald

Laura Mazon Franqui is one of the preeminent Latin-American classical guitarists of her generation. Laura's extensive international tours have taken her to the United States, Spain, Italy, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Born in Cuba and active as a performer since the age of ten, Laura is a recipient of the prestigious Augustine Artist endorsement from Augustine Strings—an honor shared by such guitar legends as Andres Segovia—and is a distinguished Cordoba Guitars Artist and Guitar Salon International scholarship awardee. As a recording artist, her work is shining light on Cuban and Latin-American repertoire, the music of women composers, and contemporary works for guitar. READ MORE →

ROJO

COMING SOON

Laura Mazon Franqui’s debut album, Rojo, is coming in 2024!

In this homage to the Latin and Hispanic music for guitar, the artist presents her personal takes on pieces by Barrios, Turina, Brouwer, Morel, Carlos Rafael Rivera, and Claudia Montero. Don’t miss out on a limited-edition release of 500 copies pressed on beautiful 180-gram vinyl.

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New Music Innovator

Laura Mazon Franqui’s expanding discography and collaborations reflect her commitment to diverse musical traditions, including Cuban and Latin-American repertoire, the music of women composers, and new works. She has collaborated with Grammy-winning composers like Claudia Montero, Carlos Rafael Rivera, and Yalil Guerra, and has engaged in innovative projects with music creators pushing the boundaries of the classical guitar genre.

Leader in Women’s Guitar Education

A dedicated advocate for music education and empowerment, Laura Mazon Franqui is the Founder and C.E.O. of GuitarGirls, a non-profit promoting female guitarists and composers. She is also involved with the international guitar foundation Guitar Elles, created by virtuoso Gaëlle Solal, and the World Woman Foundation. Laura has taught at the University of Miami Frost Preparatory Program, the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, as well as the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.

Pioneer in Digital Spaces

Laura Mazon Franqui’s influence extends to social media, where she connects with a wide audience of more than 70,000 followers across platforms, sharing her journey and inspiring a new generation of guitar enthusiasts. As a music influencer, she has partenered with brands such as Guitar Center, Soundbrenner, Tomplay, Soundcore, HBO, and HBOMax, redefining how classical musicians can connect with audiences across digital spaces.