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Werito does it all. His diverse and dynamic skill set coupled with years of experience, amplified by the vibrant Chicano culture of San Antonio, enables Werito to produce truly distinct, high-caliber and relevant musical works and performances. Werito is the artistic moniker of Miguel Jaime Guzman, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, performer, composer, studio musician, DJ & producer. Asserting more than 13 years as a professional, Guzman’s musical education ranges from the foundational and continued performance of mariachi music with Mariachi Los Galleros de San Antonio, classical violin and vocal instruction at the university level, to self taught and community based learning in the independent artist and music community of San Antonio. Guzman has had the privilege of accompanying tenor Placido Domingo, singing the National Anthem at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and recording for Grammy nominated records and artists. In 2019, under a new artistic vision, Guzman independently released his first recording under the Werito name, the EP “Polarsteriod”, later followed by 2021’s genre exploring record “Bruises on the Fruit”, and 2022’s EP “Lo Intenté”. Werito has since composed scores for short films, garnered credits as a writer and producer for local artists, formed acclaimed Indie-Tejano group, Los Juanos, and continues to perform, write and expand into new artistic territory.
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Artist Style: Music: A Cappella, Acoustic, Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Classical, Conjunto, Covers/Tribute, Dance/Electronic, Disco, Experimental, Funk, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hip-Hop/Rap, Latin/Spanish, Mariachi, National Anthem, Neo-Soul, Opera, Pop, Punk, Rap, Regional Mexican, Rock, Seasonal, Soul/R&B, Tejano, Wedding; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Group Instruction, Guest Speaker, Instruction for Adults, Instruction for Children, Multi-Day Artist Residency, Performer for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons, Workshop Presenter; Theatre: Musicals
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My creative approach, particularly within music, is a blend of exploration, innovation, and diversity, rooted deeply in tradition and mastery while providing captivating and entertaining experiences. Embracing both the classical framework of music theory and the rebellious spirit of punk and DIY ethos, my work navigates through a spectrum of genres, from Western and American staples like hip-hop, punk, electronic dance music, pop, and metal, to the rich tapestry of Mexican, Hispanic, and Latin American traditions like ranchera, mariachi, joropo, and cumbia. My main goal is to chart new and exciting territories by uncovering the intersections among these diverse sounds, driving toward progressive tendencies and challenging convention. Thematically, my music delves into the complexities of the Chicano experience, exploring the highs and lows while grappling with themes of identity, religion, trauma, sexuality, politics, and more—though sometimes, my sole intention is to ignite the urge to dance.
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