Luis Montalbert-Smith
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| Luis Montalbert-Smith | ||
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 Luis playing with Gandhi in Jazz Café, Costa Rica.
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Luis Montalbert-Smith | |
| Born | May 21, 1975 (age 31) Washington, DC, USA |
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| Origin |  San José, Costa Rica |
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| Genre(s) | Alternative rock | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano | |
| Years active | 1993 - Present | |
| Associated acts |
Gandhi | |
| Website | http://www.grupogandhi.com | |
Luis Montalbert-Smith is the lead singer and main composer of the Costa Rican music group Gandhi.
Luis, together with Federico Miranda, formed the band Gandhi in 1993, after some time of being friends in high school. Luis began playing the piano at an age six, inspired by his grandmother. He studied classical piano as a child, and then during high school took on drums and later on, singing. As a singer, he has a very particular voice, which is instantly recognized, and is one of the trademarks of the Gandhi sound. He is a very prolific songwriter and writes many of Gandhi's music and most of it's lyrics. After high school he entered art school as sculpture major, but left it shortly after to continue with music and other projects. His favorite music and singers include: Depeche Mode, The Cure, and José José. He is now a well-known public figure in the Costa Rica entertainment scene, and owns 3 bars/clubs in San Jose.
| Gandhi |
| Luis Montalbert-Smith | Federico Miranda | Abel Guier | Massimo Hernández |
| Discography |
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| Albums El Jardín del Corazón | Páginas Perdidas | BIOS | Ciclos |
| DVD Un Ciclo Más |
| Other Costa Rican Bands |
| Malpaís | Evolución | José Capmany |
