Ramon Alonso, known professionally as Benise, is a multi-talented American musician and composer. His musical style melds together elements of modern rock, classical Spanish guitar, and Flamenco with orchestrations of world music, creating a unique and captivating fusion of genres. He has released eight studio albums, titled Benise: Spanish Guitar in 2003, Acoustic Cruise in 2004, Mediterranean Nights in 2009, Animals & Fire in 2010, The Spanish Guitar Collection in 2011, Nights of Fire! Live from California in 2012, Arabian Nights in 2014, and Fuego! in 2017. Benise has toured extensively throughout the United States and the world, from the United States to Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, and China. He has also played alongside a variety of famous entertainers including Yanni, Deep Purple, and Lionel Richie.