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Personal Information
Name: Luis Alberto Sartor
Born: November 3, 1952
Height: 176 cm
Nationality: Argentine, Italian
Birthplace of Grandparents: Italy
Civil Status: Married to a Japanese woman
Children: 1 young daughter
Pickles
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Activity in Argentina: Singer of folklore (popular based on ethnic music)
Performer/Arranger: Edited many disks as independent composer and producer
Relation with Japan: The first visit as a member of Antonio Bantoja group was a destiny encounter with Japan.
Objective of musician: To create a new ethnic pops genre inspired by his Latin character into the Japanese music
Favorite musicians: Southern All Stars, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Astor Piazzolla
Favorite foods: Steak, Tacos, Ramen, Ginger Sirloin, Shisamo smelt
Composer !!!
  • Member of JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers, and Publishers)
  • More than 300 music pieces
  • Out of his compositions, 110 songs were recorded by 1st rate musicians in Japan & Argentina
  • Can compose Samba, Bossa Nova, Tango, Salsa, Folklore, etc, with different modes of Latin music, rhythm, and style
  • Possessing international and young pops feeling
  • Singer/songwriter in Spanish
  • Displaying well his skill for romantic music


    Luis received official recognition from BMG Victor for his key contributions to the Orchestra de la Luz "La Aventura" album, which was nominated for the Best Latin Tropical Album in the 37th Grammy Awards in 1995. The album included Luis' original hit composition "Mucho Trabajo, Poco Dinero", which has received international acclaim and is being performed throughout the world.



Luis - far left "Frutilla"
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Musician !!!
  • More than 1000 performances in Japan
  • More than 200 performances at schools and universities
  • Can play guitar, keyboard, various percussion, and ethnic string instruments, such as Charango (Andes), Tiple (Colombia), Tres (Cuba), Cuatro (Venezuela), Guitarron (Mexican Bass), etc
  • Singer (lead and background/harmony)
  • Worked as a recording producer in Argentina
  • Regular member of "Los Tres Amigos" for 15 years. Collaboration with "Mariachi" and "Chan Chan"
  • Very active in solo, concert, dinner shows, events, etc
  • Develops friendly atmosphere in any performance with Latin full-passionated character

Charango Master
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Radio DJ


InterFM 76.1 "Radio Latina"
(9~11AM every Sunday)
Tokyo's famous tres amigos get on the MEGA-NET to capture the latin spirit through InterFM, RADIOi in Nagoya, FM COCOLO in Osaka, and Fukuoka's own LOVE FM on Sunday morning.
http://www.interfm.co.jp/
Inter FM Studio
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InterFM Studio-C
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FM SAN-IN (V-air) Bar Fukushima Y's 269 - RITMO LATINO
ON AIR every Saturday 1655~1700
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Apr 1996 - Mar 1997 - NHK Radio Japan "Viva la Musica"
Apr 1997 - Present - InterFM "Public Service Announcement" (3 times every Thurs)
Apr 1997 - Present - InterFM "Inter Community Square" (2-3AM every Thurs)
Apr 1998 - Mar 1999 - InterFM "RITMOMANIA" (3-5PM every Sunday)

InterFM1
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InterFM2
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Musical Entertainer !!!
  • Plays various musical instruments with explanation on their characteristics
  • Organizes a one-man show and musical show with narration
  • Collaborates with any other groups
  • Possesses flexible musicality, well refined sense, and is well appreciated for human qualities



InterFM3 InterFM4





Los Tropicales
Luis - far right "Los Tropicales"
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CM / Narration

1982 - Spanish DJ during live recording of Orquestra del Sol in Harajuku
(Disco Mate Record DSF-3003)
1986 - Performer in ANA Hotel TV-CM
1987 - Singer of La Bamba for Daiichikosho CO TV-CM
1987 - Performer in Sumitomo Real Estate CO TV-CM
1989 - Performer with Takamiyama for Maruhachi Futon CO TV-CM
1989 - Composer of a chocolate "Shiroi-Koibito" (sung by Anna SAEKI) for Ishiya Seika CO TV-CM
1990 - Lyrics (sung by Keisuki Kuwata) for Nippon Life Insurance CO TV-CM
1991 - English narrator and singer for Subaru in TV-CF
1992 - Italian narrator for Italian Food Fair in TV-CM
1994 - Japanese singer/ performer with Hidekazu Akai for NTT & Donicho TV-CM
1995 - Spanish DJ/narrator for "History of Orquestra de la Luz" in CD magazine
1995 - Spanish narrator for Polymate TV-CM
1996 - Spanish narrator for Chile wine TV-CM
1996 - Spanish narrator for KDD Super World Card in Radio CM
1997 - Japanese singer/ performer in NTT Donicho TV-CM
1997 - English narrator for Continental Hotel Radio CM
1997 - Spanish narrator in Sony Play Station TV-CM
1998 - Spanish narrator/singer in Kyowa Hakko medicine TV-CM
1998 - Spanish narrator for SMAP "Viva Amigo" promotion CD
1999 - NTT DoCoMo
2000 - Narrator in Pizzalla TV-CM
2000 - IPC TV-CM
2001 - Rolex TV-CM
2001 - Liza video promotion
2001 - Liza video narration
2002 - Sanseido Radio CM
Movie Performance
1990 - "Inamura Jane" by Keisuke Kuwata, sang with band "Mexico"
Inamura
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TV Performance
1987 - "Aids" drama on Fuji TV (Masaki Kanda. etc)
1988 - "Tamori no Itazura Daizen-shu" special program on Nippon TV


CO-Performance
1978/1980 - Arrangement, performance, and recording with Antonio Pantoja in Japan
1982 - Live recording with Orquestra del Sol in Harajuku


Pantoja
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Harajuku
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Estano
Luis - far right "Estaño"
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Luis - second from left "Identidad"
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Grupo Guatambo
Luis - second from left "Grupo Guatambo"
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