Roger Mas facts for kids
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Roger Mas
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Roger Mas i Solé
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| Birth name | Roger Mas i Solé |
| Born | December 9, 1975 Solsona, Lleida, Spain |
| Genres | Folk, folk rock, rock, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, poet |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1996 - Present |
| Labels | K Industria Cultural, Picap |
Roger Mas i Solé was born in 1975 in Solsona, Lleida, Spain. He is a talented Catalan-language singer and songwriter. Roger Mas is known for his unique musical style.
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About Roger Mas
Early Life and Music
Roger Mas was born into a family of musicians in 1975. He started playing instruments at age five. His grandfather helped him learn music. When he was 12, Roger began playing the clarinet and saxophone. In 1994, he explored different types of music from around the world. He learned from an expert named Luis Paniagua.
Becoming a Singer
In 1996, Roger Mas won the Catalunya Ràdio Award. This award helped him start his career as a singer-songwriter. A singer-songwriter writes and performs their own songs. Since then, he has released many albums. Critics have praised his work, and he has won awards for his projects. He is now a well-known figure in music.
His Unique Sound
Roger Mas's music combines three main styles. He blends modern music with traditional sounds. He also uses ancient music from different cultures around the world. His song lyrics are also special. They mix everyday language with more literary words. He even uses old expressions that are rarely heard today.
Many people say his voice is one of the most beautiful in Catalan music. He has performed in many countries. These include France, Cuba, Italy, Uruguay, Serbia, the United States, and Brazil.
Music Albums
Roger Mas has released several albums throughout his career. Here are some of his recordings:
- Les Flors del Somni (1997)
- Casafont (1999)
- 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 (2001)
- dp (2003)
- Mística domèstica (2005)
- Les cançons tel·lúriques (2008)
- A la casa d'enlloc (2010)
- Roger Mas i la Cobla Sant Jordi - Ciutat de Barcelona (2012) (This was a live album, recorded during a performance.)
- Irredempt (2015)
- Parnàs (2018)
Books by Roger Mas
Besides music, Roger Mas has also written books:
- Flors, somnis, camins i serps (1998) (This book contains poems and song lyrics.)
- La teulada és oberta i no sé on són les parets (2000) (This book includes short stories, poetry, and other writings.) ISBN: 84-95304-10-4
See also
In Spanish: Roger Mas para niños
