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, Villa Adelina, Buenos Aires province), known as Lito Vitale, is an Argentine musician, composer, and arranger. He is famous for his skills on the piano and many other instruments.
A Musical Journey
Lito Vitale started playing the piano when he was very young. His mother, Esther Soto, was a well-known music teacher and taught him.
When Lito was just 13 years old, he helped create a music group called MIA. MIA stands for "Independent Associated Musicians" in Spanish. This group became popular with fans of progressive rock music in the late 1970s. They were known for their friendly, family-like style. This helped them stay focused on music during a time of political changes.
MIA helped many musicians start their careers. These included Lito's sister Liliana, singer Veronica Condomi, and instrumentalists Juan del Barrio and Daniel Curto.
Collaborations and Success
Starting in 1980, Lito Vitale began working with many other Argentine musicians. He performed and recorded with Dino Saluzzi. Later, he formed "the Trio" with Bernardo Baraj (who played the saxophone) and Lucho González (who played the guitar).
This trio became very popular. They played many classic tango and folklore songs in their own style. College students, jazz fans, and radio DJs loved their music.
In the 1990s, Vitale recorded several classic tango songs with Juan Carlos Baglietto. Their work together was so good that they won a Latin Grammy Award in 2000. During these years, Vitale also worked on a more jazz-like project. He played with Lucho González and flute player Rubén Mono Izarrualde. This group even performed at the famous 1998 Montreux Jazz Festival.
Lito Vitale has also composed music for several Argentine films. He has won the important Argentine Konex Award twice. He received it as an arranger in 1995 and as an instrumentalist in 2005.
Discography
Lito Vitale has released many albums throughout his career. Some of his well-known works include Sobre miedos, creencias y supersticiones (1980), Ese amigo del alma (1988), and Día del Milenio (2000). He has also released collections of his music, like Todos estos años (2001), which includes six CDs.
See also
In Spanish: Lito Vitale para niños
