Saul Vera Composer, Arranger, Bandola and Mandolin player, Saul Vera was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He is a musical director & Arranger with great knowledge and experience in both Traditional and Venezuelan Folk music. He leads his own musical project called: “The Saul Vera Ensemble”. Saul had the rare opportunity to study and play music from both the academic and traditional approach. Saul is a much in demand performer who has participated as soloist or invited artist in numerous national and international events and concerts. Saul Vera has shared the stage with other great musicians, such as, Chico Buarque, DJavan, Zimbo Trío, Paco de Lucía, Ray Barreto, Gilberto Gil y Michel Petrucciani. In 1994 Saul Vera was awarded the “Premio Proyecto Eco” by Mozarteum Foundation and the “Casa Miranda” award in London to further his investigation and develop new works in England. Saul Vera is also the author of the landmark book “Techniques for le...