On Friday evening, Fito Paez He was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa at the National University of Rosario. The university honored the musician from this city with an emotional ceremony the musician’s work and influence on the national art scene.
The tribute, which aimed to honor the 62-year-old composer’s extensive career and legacy, brought together a large number of fans, colleagues and students The university’s cultural space accompanies the musician at his appointment.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Fito received the diploma from one of the university’s highest authorities, Rector Franco Bartolacci, who commented: “In 1993, this boy from the interior of Santa Fe came to Buenos Aires, laden with desires, fears and insecurities. And the big city proved to be pious with this boy.” In addition, the rector warmly thanked the artist for his contributions to culture and emphasized that the vote to award the title was unanimously accepted.
Páez wanted to share the award with the Rosario artists who accompanied him in his early days and mentioned them fondly Fabian Gallardo, Adrian Abonizio And Liliana Herrero, Juan Carlos Baglietto and Jorge Fandermole.
Delighted and receiving great ovations, the award winner welcomed everyone present and thanked them for their respect: “This is a group recognition. It has my face, but it is an invitation to remember the courage of these children who locked themselves in rehearsal rooms to make music in the middle of the dictatorship.”
In his speech Paez He thanked the city, the university and recalled anecdotes with his aunt Charito at Villa Constitución. The musician was touched by the affection shown to him at the ceremony and he not only reflected on his artistic experiences, but also warned about the advances of artificial intelligence in art: “Expression is a central element of humanity. An AI will not make a Spinetta or a Liliana Herrero appear“, he remarked.
Finally, capping off an evening of excitement, Fito prepared to perform some of the most important songs of his career.
Led by a band made up of musicians from Rosario – Matías Galasso on piano and keyboard, Ricardo Vilaseca on keyboard, Leandro Pagura on bass, Agustín Borsini on drums and Guido Luján on guitar – the musician performed 12 songs, including “Caminando por Rosario”, “Mirta de Regreso”, “Sale el sol”, “Ciudad de arm corazón” and “La vida es una”. Coin”, “Tratando de Grow”, “Mariposa Tecknicolor” and “I come to offer my heart”, among others.
In addition, the artist had the pleasure of inviting two of his favorite colleagues to the stage: Coki Debernardito perform “Linyera”, already Carlos Vanderato “A the house.”
Páez has a discography of more than 25 albums, including great national rock classics such as “11y 6” and “Love after love”. Over the course of his career, Fito crossed borders and his music conquered various Spanish-speaking audiences, becoming a cultural ambassador for Rosario and Argentina.