La secreta

In 2007, La Secreta performed at the Pilsen Rock festival and had the opportunity to share the stage with the renowned Brazilian singer Gal Costa at the Banco Central theater. By 2009, they crossed the border to participate in the América do Sul Festival in Corumbá, Brazil, alongside artists like Os Paralamas do Sucesso. Meanwhile, they were preparing their third and final album, *Demasiado*, which came out in 2011. This album stood out for its diversity, including original tracks, covers of Bob Marley and Nirvana, and a tribute to Maneco Galeano. The collaboration of guitarist and requintist Juan Cancio Barreto was key in this work, which received positive feedback both nationally and internationally.

That same year, 2011, saw performances alongside figures like Charly García, Emmanuel Horvilleur, Salamandra, and Bohemia Urbana in Paraguay, as well as shows in Oberá, Argentina. La Secreta also took part in the Bicentennial festivals, significantly expanding their fanbase, as well as other major events like the Guasú Vy'ara Festival and the Ypacarai Lake Festival. In June 2012, the band gave their last concert before disbanding. After this, its members continued exploring other musical paths: Sergio Pereira formed Banana Pereira y La República, releasing the album *Manifiesto* in 2014 and later *Surfista del Raudal* in 2018, with Juan Cancio Barreto contributing to the track *Aviador del Chaco*. Meanwhile, Mike Cardozo, who had previously been in Violent Blue, formed Mike Cardozo & Da Fakinshi with Gonzalo Resquin, a former member of La Secreta, releasing the album *Kul* in 2016 and continuing his work as a producer and composer. Seven years after their split, in 2019, the band reunited to perform at Cosquín Rock Paraguay.