Roger Mas
Encyclopedia
Roger Mas i Solé is a Catalan
singer–songwriter
.
In 1996, he won the Catalunya Radio
Award, marking the launch of his career as a singer-songwriter. Since then, with six albums under his belt, various awards received for each new project and widespread acclaim from critics, he has become a true figure of the song.
His music is built upon three pillars: modern music, traditional music and the ancestral sounds of the world. His lyrics mix the language of the street, literary words and expressions that are disappearing.
They´ve said that he is the most beautiful voice ever to come from Catalan
music. In addition, in recent times he has performed in countries such as France, Cuba, Italy and Brazil.
Catalan Countries
The Catalan term Països Catalans refers to the territories where the Catalan language is spoken.The first mentions of the term date back to the late 19th century, but it never surpassed the limits of a small circle of Catalan authors until its strictly cultural dimension became increasingly...
singer–songwriter
Singer–songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
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Biography
Roger Mas was born in 1975 to a family of musicians. When he was five years old, he began playing instruments under the guidance his grandfather. His artistic activity as a clarinet and saxophone player commenced when he was 12. In 1994, he started to investigate different musical expressions from around the world led by the expertise of Luis Paniagua.In 1996, he won the Catalunya Radio
Catalunya Ràdio
Catalunya Ràdio is Catalonia's public radio network. It's part of Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, owned by the Generalitat de Catalunya...
Award, marking the launch of his career as a singer-songwriter. Since then, with six albums under his belt, various awards received for each new project and widespread acclaim from critics, he has become a true figure of the song.
His music is built upon three pillars: modern music, traditional music and the ancestral sounds of the world. His lyrics mix the language of the street, literary words and expressions that are disappearing.
They´ve said that he is the most beautiful voice ever to come from Catalan
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
music. In addition, in recent times he has performed in countries such as France, Cuba, Italy and Brazil.
Discography
| year | album | label | awards |
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| 1997 | Les Flors del Somni | Picap Picap PICAP is a Catalan record label headquartered in Castellar del Vallès, Spain. It was founded in 1984.- History :PICAP supports Catalonian authors and performers... |
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| 1999 | Casafont | Picap Picap PICAP is a Catalan record label headquartered in Castellar del Vallès, Spain. It was founded in 1984.- History :PICAP supports Catalonian authors and performers... |
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| 2001 | Roger Mas & Les Flors en el camí de les serps i els llangardaixos blaus cap a la casa de vidre de la Senyora dels Guants Vermells | Picap Picap PICAP is a Catalan record label headquartered in Castellar del Vallès, Spain. It was founded in 1984.- History :PICAP supports Catalonian authors and performers... |
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| 2003 | dp | K Indústria Cultural |
Avui Avui is a Catalan daily newspaper, based in Barcelona, Catalonia . It is one of the city's newest papers, having been founded in 1976. The editorial line is Catalan nationalist.- History :... newspaper |
| 2005 | Mística domèstica | K Indústria Cultural |
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| 2008 | Les cançons tel·lúriques | K Indústria Cultural |
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| 2010 | A la casa d'enlloc | Satélite K |
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Books
- Flors, somnis, camins i serps (poems and songs) 1998
- La teulada és oberta i no sé on són les parets (short stories, poetry and prose) 2000 edition: ISBN 8495304104