Biography

With four decades of professional experience to celebrate in 2027, Mingo Balaguer is one of the leading blues harmonica players on the Spanish scene. A freelance musician, singer and harmonica player, he has built a solid career devoted to the blues, performing at festivals, clubs and music events across Europe, the United States and beyond.

Throughout his career, he has performed in countries including the United States, Germany, France, Norway, Croatia, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Georgia, Indonesia and Bulgaria, among others, and has released 18 albums.

He has shared the stage with some of the most renowned names in national and international blues, including Charlie Musselwhite, Carey Bell, Lurrie Bell, Sugar Ray Norcia, Bob Margolin, Kenny Neal, Jerry Portnoy, Gary Primich, Lazy Lester, Bruce Ewan, Sherman Robertson, Sax Gordon, Tia Carroll, Otis Grand, Miguel Ríos and Raimundo Amador, among many others.

He spent ten years as a member of the legendary Caledonia Blues Band, one of the key bands in the Spanish blues scene. Today, he continues to perform in a variety of formats, from duos to full bands, while regularly collaborating with musicians from Spain and abroad.

In 2022, he was invited by legendary British producer Mike Vernon to join Cat Squirrel, an international project bringing together musicians from the blues scene.

In recognition of his career and his close connection to the harmonica, Mingo Balaguer is an official artist for HOHNER, the prestigious German musical instrument manufacturer.