11-time GRAMMY winner Paquito D’Rivera teams up with world-renowned Paraguayan classical guitarist, Berta Rojas, in this beautiful tribute to Paraguay "Dia y Medio" or "A Day and a Half".
"Día y medio," or "A Day and a Half," is the product of a musical union between these two masters who performed throughout Latin America in 2011. The tour included a day and a half stop — hence the title of the project — in Rojas’ homeland of Paraguay. D’Rivera felt that was not enough time to appreciate fully all the beauty this small South American nation had to offer the world: its panoramic views, cultural richness, the warmth of its people — and its music.
The album consists of 12 tracks featuring a unique combination of Folk music from Paraguay, Jazz and the sounds of classical guitar. The CD is dedicated to Paraguay and highlights music written by Paraguayan composers.
"For many years I wanted to collaborate with D’Rivera. The opportunity to partner with him has been a privilege, as it has offered me a chance to pay tribute to the rich music of my homeland. The CD allows us to showcase our recreations of Paraguayan compositions, many of which are considered hidden jewels of Latin American music." Berta Rojas
