José Antonio Escobar is a Chilean guitarist residing in Barcelona. He graduated with Top Honors from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Chile. Immediately after graduating, Escobar continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Augsburg, Germany under Grammy-award winneing guitarist, Franz Halasz.

Escobar has become deeply interested in original ancient instruments from the guitar family and has also devoted his time to studying and interpreting music with popular and folk influences from Latin America. He has completed several recordings under the NAXOS label, receiving impressive reviews from specialized media. He has also worked on several independent recordings both as an artist and producer.