was born in Mexico in the city of Guadalajara, but never felt like belonging to just one place, not holding himself to a flag or land, colour or race, loving life and every living being that belongs to it.
When he was 19-years-old, he left home to embark on an endless adventure, landing in different parts of the world like London, Miami, Playa del Carmen, Barcelona, Moldova and Berlin. Solrak played professional football for nine years, resulting the biggest illusion he has chased, yet it was also the reason he was able to explore so much of the world, always looking for new opportunities to succeed.
During that search for supposed fame as a football player, he discovered the art of pois in London. It made him feel real. It made him feel good. Spinning at nights, he could let out all of his anger, sadness, confusion and illusions. Solrak was only 19, in a new country with a new language … and winter. The spinning of pois, even without fire, helped him to relax his mind and release his spirit.
A couple of years later his journey took him to Thailand, where he witnessed the art of fire for the first time. It called to him and he decided to try. That experience moved him in a way beyond words. A voice talked to him, beckoning him to open his eyes. He was drawn to the Caribbean coast of Mexico, to the Riviera Maya, where he started to seek a new way of life – through fire. It was a beautiful place, amazing weather, beautiful beaches – and a very well paid job – but it was not enough. The voice he had heard during that magical time in Thailand was silent. So he moved on.
Right before leaving the Riviera Maya, Solrak was cleansed in a beautiful and magical ceremony. There, the voice finally returned and spoke to him again. It was the voice of our lovely Abuelito Fuego. He told him to go and spread dreams, magic and passion. He called him to share his sacred fire and purify the souls awaiting his touch. So he went, alone, and landed in Barcelona. A new dream, no more illusions. This time it was real. He dedicated all of his energy, creativity, love and passion to art and music.
At the age of 24, Solrak picked up the guitar. Without any kind of formal instruction, he let the sounds lead the way and found it to be a kind of healing release. He had no idea how to play real songs or even properly tune the guitar, but he loved the melodies that rose from the strings and the feelings that it evoked in him. Over the next few years, his connection with the guitar and the music they were creating together made him think about taking this to the next level, so he decided to make it part of his art and profession as well. Since then, he has been learning from all kinds of musicians and the styles and influences that inspire them. Today Solrak composes his own Music and collaborates with artists from the contemporary circus scene.
At the age of 27, he again embarked on a new evolution, starting with floor acrobatics and a brilliant mix of disciplines suspended in the air. He also looked to the movements of animals, seeking new ways to better develop the mobility of the body. Three years later Raknamycs was born.
Solrak is no longer looking for fame or wealth. He is connecting thoughts with feelings, mind with heart, bringing it all together to fuel his spirit and the spirit who protects us all. Living in the moment. Living now.
To Solrak, Fuego Rojo is not just a name, it is a new way of life. It is transformation. It means opening people up to the reality that reality is not real without our fantasies and dreams. It is about expressing and not impressing, about being true to oneself to defeat the fears that stop us from dreaming and growing.
Fuego Rojo is the endless adventure.
Ahou Abuelito Fuego…
Fuego Rojo 