Full name: Berta Beatriz Rojas Benítez
Date of birth: September 23, 1966
Country of birth:
Paraguay
Who are your favorite
writers, composers?
The great composers of all time,
Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms….but I always felt a call to perform the
work of Latin American emerging composers with whose music I fully identify.
Edin Solis, Quique Sinesi, and Julio Cesar Oliva, whose works are included in
my latest album "Salsa Roja" are clear examples. This album is true
to my essence as a Latin American classical guitarist. In it I sought to
explore rhythms and sounds of our America from living composers writing their
music today and doing so with a beauty that is totally moving for me. Something
similar happens to me with literature; I feel strongly attracted to the work of
Latin American writers.
ON YOUR WORK OF ART:
When did you decide to
become an artist?
When I started my first steps in
music, I considered it a hobby, a fun way to share relaxed time with my
brothers and friends. Besides, I had a really good ear and an ability to learn. Being very undisciplined at the time, I didn't
glimpse what music would later represent in my life.
Things changed radically when I
had the chance to get to know in depth the work of a great artist from my
country, someone who despite so many adversities and so much solitude and
distance, was able to make his way with effort, tenacity and an iron will. That
someone was Agustin Barrios. Discovering his world had a great impact in my
life and I can say today it was crucial in making the decision to become an
artist.
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