Singer-songwriter Enric Hernáez dies at 68

BarcelonaBarcelona singer-songwriter Enric Hernáez died this Tuesday at the age of 68, due to complications from an aneurysm, according to reports. the magazine Enderrock And ARA has confirmed. Hernáez belonged to the so-called '80s generation of singer-songwriters, that of musicians like Ramon Muntaner and Sílvia Comes, who, as Joan Isaac recalled, "haven't received the recognition they deserve."

Born in Barcelona on May 20, 1957, he actually began within the field of singer-songwriter, but soon showed other aesthetic interests that he poured into his records. A St. John's bonfire in the middle of January (1984) and Autumn in Beijing (1985), in which, in addition to his own songs, he set to music poems by Josep Palau i Fabre such as Anna's Shadow. Details of progressive rock, the influence of the Beatles and Neil Young, and Brazilian aromas were part of the sentimental education of a musician who kept his promise during a time, the 1980s and 1990s, that was not very favorable for singer-songwriters, and even less so for artists as unique as Hernáez. However, he released albums such as The last second of a great dream (1990) and Moons of Passeig de Gràcia (1993), in addition to several albums featuring material from various poets. One poet, David Castillo (uncle of musician Alfred García), featured songs on the album. I don't forget you even when the harsh night opens (2008).

Enric Hernáez found refuge and support in the Barnasants Festival, an unconditional ally, where he recorded concerts that later became albums, such as 360 moons (2010), an album that included some of the most outstanding pieces from his songbook, such as A St. John's bonfire in the middle of January and Song for Helena and a version of The static man by Pau Riba. Also at Barnasants She shared the opening ceremony of the 2013 edition with Aranese Alidé Sans, and in 2017 presented the album Near the train track.