José Manuel Roca, better known as Manuel Rocca, born the 20th of April 1988 in Venezuela, South America is a new very talent of the trance music scene. From very early age, evidences his interest for the music, learning to play instruments like guitar, electric bass and drums. But, it is in 2005 when it is left to catch for the electronic music, specially by the trance music. In principle, is influenced by artists such as Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Cosmic Gate, Airbase, Paul Van Dyk and others. Later, it is interested for subgenres as progressive and tech trance, influenced by artists such as Gareth Emery, Ronski Speed, First State, Dash Berlin, Cressida, Leon Bolier, Sied Van Riel, Markus Schulz and many more, but it definitely It wrapped the genre more beautiful as it is uplifting trance, being your main influences, Daniel Kandi, Above & Beyond, Nitrous Oxide, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Sean Tyas, Temple One, 7 skies, Sebastian Brandt, Ferry Tayle, ReOrder and many more. In 2007, Manuel begins to be interested in music production and djing, and gradually was perfected his technique, getting sounds and mixes quality. 2010, is his year. He manages to release his EP “White Clouds/Abstract Dreams” under a new label of Venezuela called “Only Trance Records”, supported by DJs like Simon Bostock, Suzy Solar and more. Also, achieves sign his single “Open Sea” with the prestigious label "Silent Shore Records", which would be released to the end that same year. Their tracks have been supported by artists like Aly & Fila, Bobina, Sean Tyas, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Jorn Van Deynhoven, Manuel Le Saux, John O' Callaghan, Woody van Eyden, Steve Anderson, Fast Distance, ReOrder, Harris C, Victoria, Ashley Wallbridge, Veselin Tasev, Ernesto. Vs. Bastian, Airbase, EL-Jay, Space Garden, Odontbat, Xgenic, Dave Deen, Ex-Driver, Elite Electronic, Der Mystik and many more… Manuel has his own radio show called "Levitate Broadcast," which is broadcasted on Discover Trance Radio every 4th Sunday of the month. Is characterized by selecting the best uplifting tracks, ranging from the most beautiful and relaxing sounds to reach the most euphoric melodies. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.