Lito Vitale facts for kids
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Lito Vitale
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Héctor Facundo Vitale |
| Also known as | Lito |
| Born | 1 December 1961 |
| Origin | Villa Adelina, Buenos Aires  Argentina |
| Genres | Rock, Folk rock, Progressive rock, Tango, Jazz-fusion, |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, composer, arranger |
| Instruments | Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Drums, Vocals |
| Years active | 1974–Present |
| Labels | Ciclo 3 DBN |
| Associated acts | Luis Alberto Spinetta, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, Juan Carlos Baglietto, Walter Giardino |
Héctor Facundo Vitale (born December 1, 1961), known as Lito Vitale, is a talented musician from Argentina. He is a composer and arranger, meaning he writes music and helps organize how different instruments play together. Lito Vitale is known for playing many instruments, including piano, guitar, keyboards, and drums.
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Lito Vitale's Musical Journey
Early Life and MIA
Lito Vitale started playing the piano at a very young age. His mother, Esther Soto, was a famous music teacher who taught him. When he was just 13 years old, Lito helped start a music group called MIA. MIA stands for "Independent Associated Musicians" in Spanish. It was a special group because it was a cooperative, meaning everyone worked together.
MIA became very popular with fans of progressive rock music in the late 1970s. The group felt like a family, and their music helped them stay away from the political problems happening at that time. Many musicians started their careers with MIA, including Lito's sister Liliana and singer Veronica Condomi.
Collaborations and "The Trio"
In 1980, Lito Vitale began working with other Argentine musicians. He played and recorded with Dino Saluzzi. Later, he formed a group known as "the Trio" with Bernardo Baraj (who played the saxophone) and Lucho González (who played the guitar).
"The Trio" was famous for playing classic tango music and folklore songs in a new way. Their music was popular with college students and jazz fans. Many people compared their style to famous jazz groups from the ECM record label.
Success in the 1990s
During the 1990s, Lito Vitale recorded several well-known tango songs with Juan Carlos Baglietto. Their work together was so good that they won a Latin Grammy Award in 2000. This is a very important award in music.
Also in the 1990s, Lito Vitale worked on a more jazz-like project. He played with Lucho González and a flute player named Rubén Mono Izarrualde. This group even performed at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival in 1998.
Film Music and Awards
Besides performing, Lito Vitale has also composed music for several Argentine films. This means he wrote the soundtracks that play during movies. He has won the important Argentine Konex Award twice. He received it in 1995 for his work as an arranger and again in 2005 as an instrumentalist. These awards show how talented he is in different areas of music.
Discography Highlights
Lito Vitale has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his notable works:
- Sobre miedos, creencias y supersticiones, 1980
- Quitapenas, 1983
- Ese amigo del alma, 1988
- La senda infinita, 1989
- Postales de este lado del mundo, 1991
- Juntando almas, 1995
- Cuando el río suena, 1997
- Día del Milenio, 2000
- Todos estos años (a collection of 6 CDs), 2001
- Música para soñar y reposar - Volumen I: Rock argentino, 2002
- Música para soñar y reposar - Volumen II: Tango y Folklore argentino, 2002
- Un solo destino, 2002
- Vivo en Argentina (live album), 2005
See also
In Spanish: Lito Vitale para niños
