INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-Renowned Ecuadorian pan flutist Juan Leonardo Santillia Rojas, known as Leo Rojas, will hold a concert in Tehran next month.Having
performed in Tehran in 2018 and 2019, Rojas is coming back to Iran for a third time to perform at the Grand Hall of the Interior Ministry,
Honaronline reported.Leo Rojas, 40, grew up in a small village nestled in the Andes, where he developed a profound connection to nature and
the traditional sounds of his ancestors
Growing up in poverty, he found comfort and inspiration in music, which, in his culture, is often intertwined with spiritual values and
As a young adult, Leo made the decision to leave Ecuador and embark on a journey to Europe in search of a better life and to support his
family back home.Rojas moved to Spain in 2000 and then to Germany
Living in Berlin with his Polish wife, he initially made his living as a street musician, playing his pan flute in bustling pedestrian zones
His music captivated passersby, resonating with echoes of nature and his ancestral heritage
Despite the difficulties he faced, Leo remained dedicated to his music until a passer-by informed him about the German TV show Das
Supertalent, the German version of Britain's Got Talent.His fortunes changed in 2011 when he entered the talent show
genuine expression and natural charisma
His talent and deep passion for music led him to victory.Winning the competition opened new doors for Leo
tremendous success and earned him two gold records.The album reached number two on the German album charts
It featured the two abovementioned songs as well as cover versions of compositions such as John Barry's theme from the 1990 American epic
with over a billion views and more than 3.7 million subscribers on YouTube, as well as over 3 million monthly streams on Spotify.Leo Rojas
now tours globally, reaching and inspiring audiences in countries such as China, India, Korea, Canada, and Brazil
Through his music, Leo Rojas conveys a message of unity with nature and humanity, touching hearts worldwide.Photo: Leo Rojas at his 2019
