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Our artists present themselves

Hans from Graz, our unmistakable Styrian


Picture of the singer and entertainer Hans from Graz. A veteran and an integral part of our cult café Marlene, in the Cita in Playa del Ingles on Gran Canaria

Short biography of Hans: The Austrian musical veteran on our island. But no, don't call Hans Austrian, after all he is a genuine Styrian from the beautiful little town of Graz. Hans is not only a singer but also a great entertainer who entertains his audience with song and amusement. Hans from Graz and Café Marlene have been a symbiosis of entertainment for decades. Hans entertains with German and English Schlager, but also with country and international music.

Josef Kral, the Jimmy Hendrix of Café Marlene


Picture of Josef, our virtuoso on his electric guitar. Guests also call him the Jimmy Hendrix of Cafe Marlene in Playa del Ingles

Short biography of Josef: Josef is our Virtouse on the guitar. His repertoire is wide-ranging. Josef sings German Schlager, as well as German and English oldies. But rock-n-roll and country are also part of his entertainment. Josef was born in Czechoslovakia. His musical career began at the age of 16 when he formed his first band. With many experiences in his home country, he travelled via Mallorca, Austria and Germany to the sunny island of Gran Canaria. He became very popular with his international dance music and his unmistakable voice. He is a much-booked artist in many music bars and top hotels.

Rick Sanders, a great Elvis imitator
Photo of Rick Sanders. Also a veteran of Cafe Marlene. Rick has been entertaining audiences there for 20 years. In the beginning, Rick performed almost exclusively as an Elvis impersonator. Mind you, as one of the best. Today, Rick Sanders entertains his audience at Cafe Marlene and other venues with songs by Elvis, of course, but also German and international hits, as well as rock-n-roll and country music

Short biography of Rick: Born in Mönchengladbach (Germany), zodiac sign Scorpio. Happily married for 30 years and has been living in Gran Canaria for 20 years. During this time Rick has been an integral part of the Café Marlene team. Initially, as a trained roofer, he was self-employed in the building trade for many years, but during this time he was already working part-time as a singer. He performed at street parties, weddings and birthdays, New Year's Eve parties and other celebrations. His biggest performance was as a successful Elvis impersonator in Dortmund's Westfalenhalle. During a holiday in Gran Canaria, Rick was approached by Toni, the owner of Café Marlene at the time, and asked if he would like to sing there. The planned 2 months have now turned into 20 years. The first few years were special and very successful as an Elvis impersonator, but Rick now sings a very broad repertoire. From Schlager to Rockn-Roll, from Queen to Cliff Richard, everything is included. Singing is Ricky's passion, music is his world.

Johnny Coster, long-time entertainer at Café Marlene


Picture of Jonny Coster, the real East Frisian singer at Cafe Marlene and many other venues in Gran Canaria. Johnny's repertoire is very versatile. Johnny sings German Schlager as well as international hits. But he is particularly fond of country music. Johnny is already part of the Cafe Marlene inventory

Short biography of Johnny Coster: Our Johnny Coster has been working as a singer and radio moderator in Germany and Gran Canaria since 1965, almost 60 years. For many years now, Johnny has been appearing several times a week during the season as a singer and entertainer in our cult Schlagercafé Marlene. Johnny has also been a radio presenter on Mixradio, the biggest German radio station in the south of the island, for 5 years now. Johnny's repertoire is not only limited to German Schlager, he also offers English and international music, especially country.

Johann from Graz, Austria, guest star at Café Marlene


Bild von Johann aus Graz Österreich. Johann singt schon seit Jahren als Gaststar im Cafe Marlene in Playa del Ingles auf Gran Canaria.

Short biography of Johann: Johann from Austria has already established himself as a guarantee for great hits and international dance music at Café Marlene for several years! He performs here several weeks a year and already has a large fan base in Gran Canaria! Johann has been making music since his earliest youth. In various dance bands in Styria. He has also toured Canada, Australia, Switzerland and Germany several times with his band. Johann lives in Kalsdorf near Graz, is married to Mathilde and has two grown-up daughters and 3 grandchildren! He lives with his wife Mathilde in Kalsdorf near Graz and would like to continue to visit the island for many years to come and give the guests of Café Marlene many more hours of pleasure.

Maritza Rosales, showwoman in Café Marlene


Picture of Maritza Rosales. She performs her Mexican and international show every Sunday at Cafe Marlene.

Short biography of Maritza Rosales: Show-woman Maritza Rosales has also been performing on our beautiful island of Gran Canaria for 24 years. Her show is actually Mexican, but in all her shows she also entertains you with music from all genres. Maritza entertains you every Sunday evening at Cafe Marlene.

Los Cariños, German-Mexican symbiosis
Picture of the duo Die Carinos in original Mexican mariachi costumes with real sombreros. These two, Marion from Bavaria and Eddy, an original mariachi from Mexico, have managed to create a perfect symbiosis of the German Schlager and the Mexican mariachi sound. Mariachi is now a world cultural heritage. The Carinos entertain you every Wednesday and Saturday at Cafe Marlene.

Short biography of the Cariños: The duo ‘Los Cariños’ consists of Marion Hoffmann, from beautiful Bavaria, and Edgar (Eddy) Gomez, the original Mexican mariachi. Mariachi is a Mexican folk music and is now even recognised as a world cultural heritage. Marion and Eddy met here in Gran Canaria. To be more precise, Marion heard Eddy sing with his marvellous voice several times and suggested that he perform as a duo. This resulted in the duo ‘Los Cariños’. Marion and Eddy were the first to perfect the combination of Mexican mariachi with German Schlager, and now also with country and other genres. Marion sings the German/English part and Eddy the Spanish lyrics.