BIOGRAPHY

Luis Conte

Luis Conte, born on November 16, 1954 in Cuba, is a Cuban-American percussionist and educator, best known for his live and studio percussion work.

Throughout his music career, Luis has performed live and recorded with the likes of Phil Collins, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Madonna, Sergio Mendez, Ray Charles, Pat Metheny, Colbie Caillat, Beck, Shakira, Sade, Herp Albert, Bootsy Collins, OK Go, Five for Fighting, Me'shell Ndegeocello, Philip Bailey, Gerald Albright, Patrice Rushen, Tony Bennett, Louis Bellson, Toni Braxton, Big Mountain, Cachao, Belinda Carlisle, Cher, Goo Goo Dolls, Chi, Toni Childs, Eric Clapton, Pat Coil, Celine Dion, Djavan, Cristina Aguilera, Brandon Fields, Flans, Clare Fischer, Sammy Hagar, Robben Ford, Engelbert Humperdinck, Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, Jellyfish, Jewel, Tanya Maria, Ricky Martin, Elton John, Jack Jones, Chaka Kahn, Queen Latifa, Ozzy Osborne, Julian Lennon, Mana, Marco Antonio Solis, Ekichi Yazawa, Eros Ramazotti, Arturo Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, Strunz & Farah, John Tesh, Michael Thompson, Yellowjackets, Rancid, Paul Young, Roger Waters, Steve Winwood, Vinx, Barbara Streisand, Boyz 2 Men, Habana Abierta, and numerous others.

Luis Conte has released several solo albums: Cuban Dreams, En Casa De Luis and Marimbula.

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