Made in LA

Made in LA


Luis Conte – Legendary Cuban Percussionist

January 27, 2020

Luis Conte left Cuba on his own when he was 14 years old, fleeing Fidel Castro's regime. He landed in Hollywood, Calif. and started living with a distant relative. In this episode, Luis tells his story on how he stayed true to his Cuban roots in Los Angeles and became one of the most successful percussionists in the world.