Tommy Emmanuel – a global icon of acoustic music
Tommy Emmanuel will November 8, 2026 to appear in Sava Center, where he will hold a concert for the Belgrade audience.
Tommy Emmanuel is considered one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world and one of the greatest guitar virtuosos today. He started playing music very early - he played the guitar as a child, and he had his first professional performances even before he started school.
His playing style is based on fingerstyle technique, during which he performs the melody, bass line and rhythm at the same time, creating the impression that several guitarists are playing at once. The biggest influence on his musical development was the legendary Chet Atkins, who later awarded him the prestigious title CGP (Certified Guitar Player) – recognition that only exceptional guitarists receive and which Emmanuel belongs to a very small circle of the chosen ones.
During his career Emmanuel has built a global reputation by constantly performing concerts around the world and releasing numerous studio and concert albums. His music covers a wide range of styles, including country, jazz, blues, rock i pop, and is known for technical precision, speed and exceptional musicality.
He is the winner of the award Grammy, and he collaborated with an impressive number of musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, George Harrison, Billy Strings, Michael McDonald i Jorma Kaukonen.
The album occupies a special place in his discography Accomplice Two, on which he presents a series of collaborations with top musicians of various genres.
In addition to technical virtuosity, Emmanuel is also appreciated for his dedication to the instrument and to music in general. His approach to playing is based on the idea that the guitar can be an orchestra unto itself, and his work is often considered a reference point for contemporary acoustic guitarists around the world.
Tommy Emmanuel today he is considered a living legend of the acoustic guitar and one of the most influential instrumentalists of his generation.
