Mario is a musical polyglot inspired by a diverse array of traditions. As a child he gained formative instruction from his father - flamenco guitarist Reynaldo Rincon - and sang with the New York Boys Choir backing up Stevie Wonder and Al Green among others. Mario holds a BMus from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music, has studied bluegrass guitar with grammy-nominee Michael Daves and flamenco cante in Spain with Rocio Marquez. Today Mario sings professionally with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana and his father’s company, Romeria Flamenca. He also performs original music with his folk quartet, Steamboats.