GOLD FINGERS
Also known as Amir John Haddad, El Amir is something of a double agent. Known internationally as one of the top flamenco stylists of his generation, he can also occasionally be found toting a Kramer guitar and rocking out on his own brand of “heavy rock funk metal”. It’s a curious mix of styles, but El Amir himself insists that there is a connection between these two seemingly disparate musical entities and that is the dynamo of pure emotion that drives him.
Having played with artists including Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, El Amir also tours with film composer Hans Zimmer, playing film scores to stadiums and arenas worldwide in a live show. It was only a matter of time before his latest mission unfolded…
HOW DID YOU COME TO PLAY ON THE BOND SOUNDTRACK?
“In 2018, I was approached by the artistic direction team for Hans Zimmer through my management. They were looking for musicians to perform in , which is Hans’ latest show, and since then I’ve been touring through arenas in Europe with him. Then he started to send me cues for some films and one day he said, ‘I have this beautiful project. You have to come to London, I
