Sergio del Boccio, one of the most promising voices to emerge from the popular show “La Voz”, is getting ready to dazzle Barcelona audiences as part of the Tótum Revolútum music series. With his vocal talent and stage presence, Sergio has won over audiences across the country. In this exclusive interview, we dive into his musical world and learn more about his life experience.
Sergio, your time on “La Voz” was a defining moment in your career. How would you describe the experience, and how much did it shape your artistic development?
First of all, thanks for that introduction (laughs), now I’m not even sure you’re talking about me. Well, “La Voz” was a beautiful experience for me — I’m not sure trying to put it into words would do justice to what it meant on a personal level, but overall I’d say it was a window for showing my art to the world, with the right support to do it as precisely as possible, mostly thanks to Laura (Pausini).
In the world of music, staying authentic matters. How do you stay true to your unique musical style while also making the most of your exposure on such a popular show?
Personally, I place huge value on authenticity, both in music and in life itself, and in my case I don’t think they’re “separate” things so much as complementary ones. Maybe that’s why it was never really an obstacle during my time on the show — my approach was simply the natural one for me, so to speak, and honestly it would have felt stranger to do anything that wasn’t in line with who I am, and therefore with my style. I’m not very good at being something I’m not.
Let’s talk about your musical influences. Who have your reference points been throughout your career, and how have they shaped your music?
I’d say the first, and still ongoing, reference point in my life has without a doubt been Lady Gaga. She came into my life at exactly the right moment, and she’s an artist I’ve grown up with, which I suppose also counts for a lot. That said, over time I’ve also come to realise just how eclectic my musical background really is. There’s a lot of Anglo-American pop/rock (Queen, Beatles, Madonna, Elton John…) passed down from my parents, Venezuelan folk music (I’m dying for Simón Díaz’s tunes), and then those things that resonate with you for a while and end up sticking around, like Bowie, whom I love enormously, both musically and philosophically. Finally, I owe a great deal to the world of jazz too — though it reached me in a more formally academic way, it’s given me a whole set of tools and colours that make me a better musician.
In your view, what role do music and your lyrics play in today’s society, and what message do you hope to get across through your music?
I’ve always thought the whole point of making music is to make people feel. Nothing more. I think a lot of the time we live on a pendulum that swings far too often towards numbness and coldness, especially towards ourselves. So through reflections that usually come out of my own experience, or simple curiosity, I like to offer that to whoever comes to my shows. I think it’s great when people feel something along with you, or at the very least get close to your feeling as a starting point.
Your stage presentation is always very carefully put together. What can you tell us in advance about your performance in the Tótum Revolútum series?
(laughs) I’m not a fan of spoilers, so I won’t give any away, but I can say it’ll capture the concept behind what we do really well.
As an artist constantly evolving, what can we expect from you going forward in terms of new projects or collaborations?
You can expect a lot of feeling, authenticity (that one’s a given), and of course, the right amount of drama. I consider myself a pretty consistent, persistent person, so I’ll make sure to share every one of my ideas with anyone willing to receive them.
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