Articles and Reviews
CBC Radio Interview (October, 2008)
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"'To see the world in a grain of sand/ And heaven in a wildflower'... wrote visionary poet William Blake... Had the 18th century poet been alive to hear the classical guitar musings of Calgarian Roberto Serpas, he might have added another line to the poem, perhaps one that spoke of hearing summer in a guitar phrase. For so sweetly does Serpas's 2002 release, Estival, capture the sensory imagery of summer solstice and the days that ebb and flow it that the eight songs seem whispered by a lilac breeze invited through a window left open to make a house-guest of the season..."
-Mary-Lynn McEwen, Fast Forward Magazine.
"The duo fuses flamenco style technique and the virtuosity of classical with latin rhythm to animate their original compositions and breathe into well-known latin melodies... The fact that the brothers sound like a full band sets their style apart..."
-Pablo Richard Fernandez, The Calgary Herald.
"Maybe it's something in Calgary's water. Whatever it is, there's an abundance of superb guitarists in this city. Just as Oscar Lopez once entertained diners before becoming an acclaimed recording artist, The Serpas Brothers do more than just play latin-style guitar for easy consumption. The brothers Guillermo and Roberto bring a virtuosity and vitality to every duo guitar instrumental they perform, from intricate, intense interplay on El Condor Pasa and Jiboa to a truly beautiful rendition of Samba Pa Ti (made popular by Santana). A marvellous indie effort by two supremely talented guitarists."
-James Muretich, The Calgary Herald.
"...An astounding composer whose guitar can summon lyrics though no words are ever spoken."
-The EPCOR CENTRE's Songwriter's Series - Alberta sessions.