Noel Schajris is at his best. The Argentinian Mexican singer, who is part of the duo Sin Bandera, has just released the salsa version of “Leave the door open” by Bruno Mars with Jean Rodríguez and the Peruvian producer Tony Succar. The theme song has more than 300 thousand views on Youtube.
But that's not all, since he will also be part of the fifth season of the singing reality show La Voz Perúb as a member of the jury. Accompanied by Daniela Darcourt, Christian Yaipén and Eva Ayllón, the artist will have the difficult task of choosing the most privileged voice in the country.
That is why the performer of “I don't see the hour” is in Peru, enjoying food, culture and tremendous musical talent. Infobae spoke with him exclusively to find out what his future plans are in our country.
You have returned to music with “Leave the door open”. What were your first impressions after the premiere?
I am very happy to be able to sing such a beautiful song. It's a beauty. Completely deserved all the Grammys he won this year. I loved the idea of singing it in the salsa version, it seems very original to me. It's a very big challenge, but from that I got to know Tony Succar's talent and I also knew him as a person.
How was that approach with Tony Succar?
It was spectacular. Everything was like half a distance, but I only met him at the filming of the video in March. A month ago... a month in my life seems like 30 years. We have been in touch because of the release of the song, which coincides with me being here (in Peru). I'm happy, very excited about the public's response. That answer confirms that it would be good to make an entire album together. We're thinking about doing it.
Tony has been nominated for the Grammys, but unfortunately he didn't take the statuette. Do you think he will manage to do it in the future?
Obviously I do... Look, I have a little while and I don't have an American Grammy, and I was a member of The Academy. And I was even running to be governor of the Grammy office in Los Angeles, and I've never had a single nomination, I've never won anything. But come on... Of course you can!
With more than 20 years of artistic career, is there any pressure to win a Grammy Award?
I don't think. If I were to ask Tony or any musician if they do what they do to win a Grammy... Obviously it is appreciated (to be recognized by the Academy), but we do this out of love. Being able to make music and make a living from it is the prize. It's great that there is a statuette, but the real prize is to be able to live on what we love.
How are you feeling in Lima? You will now be part of La Voz alongside Daniela Darcourt, Eva Ayllón and Christian Yaipén...
You will tell me what you think (my participation), but I am really enjoying it with my colleagues, the talent that exists in this country. They are very nice people. I want to thank the people of Latina and the production, they have welcomed me with such affection. I'm super happy.
What will be your contribution for this fifth season?
I'm contributing everything I can. But most of all being a singing teacher. I emphasize the vocal preparation of the participants.
Any Peruvian slang that you have stuck with?
Well, there are several things like “ya pe” and “anyway, yeah?” Another thing I learned is that when someone says “Callao”, you have to say “Chimpún, Callao” like three times.
Is there a Peruvian singer who caught your attention during your stay in Peru?
Everyone who is on my team (laughs) and many who are not too. There's a lot of talent, it's impressive.
Is there any collaboration among your plans?
Of course. Apart from Tony, I'm going to sing with my three fellow coaches. It is already very agreed.
You mentioned that you got Covid-19 in January. Do you think that the pandemic marked a before and after in you as a person and artist?
Yeah, I think everyone on this planet. It has been a before and after as human beings. It has been times of so many things, whether political, economic, with regard to life, health, what we do in this world, what is our place on Earth. There are many staking, many internal trips. I think there was growth as a result. And we want a different reality, we are already feeling it. Interesting times are coming.
But your taste for ballads hasn't changed... Are you still a hopeless romantic in spite of everything?
Love is always going to be there. No matter the rhythm behind it, poetry must be there. If there is no love or poetry, I don't feel complete.
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