Actor

Luis Conte

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Movies: 14Series: 0Crew credits: 1

TMDB ID: 109799

IMDb ID: nm0176245

Known for: Acting

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1988 - 2024

Years active: 37

Average TMDB rating: 6.78

Wikidata: Q3840346

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Biography

Luis Cristóbal Conte (born 16 November 1954) is a Cuban percussionist best known for his performances in the bands of artists including James Taylor, Madonna, Pat Metheny Group, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart and Shakira. He began his music career as a studio musician for Latin Jazz acts like Caldera. Conte's live performance and touring career took off when he joined Madonna's touring band in the 1980s. Neil Strauss of The New York Times describes Conte's playing as "grazing Latin-style percussion". Conte immigrated to Los Angeles in 1967, where he attended Los Angeles City College studying music, and entrenched himself in the music community. Conte's career includes composing and playing in ABC TV's Dancing with the Stars band, along with many TV and film projects.

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