PORTLAND – The Juanito Pascual Flamenco Ensemble will perform two sets of music at the Center for Cultural Exchange beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12.

Juanito first picked up the guitar at age 11 discovering flamenco music at age 15. This led him to Spain the following year where he was immersed in the flamenco culture.

In addition to a busy performance schedule, he is very active as an educator, both as private instructor in the Boston area, as well as lecturer/performer, giving frequent presentations and workshops at colleges and schools throughout the country.

As a teacher he is devoted to the pursuit of guitar as a means to reveal each individual’s unique musical and personal potential, and to sharing the beauty, spirituality, and expressive power of the art of flamenco. In 2003, he completed his first CD, “Cosas en Común,” of all original flamenco compositions.

He has recently co-composed and performed his first film score, for an animated short film about Southern Spain. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 on the day of show. Call 761-1545, extension 102, or go online at http://www.centerforculturalexchange.org or visit any Bull Moose music store.