Who is Montesanto?

Montesanto is a Mexican singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in 1979. His real name is José Antonio Montesanto and he's known for his work in alternative rock music. He has been a professional musician since 2003, having released four studio albums with his band and two solo albums.

Early Life

Born in Mexico City, Montesanto was exposed to music from an early age. His mother was a classical pianist and his father a jazz drummer. He started playing piano at the age of five and by the time he was twelve, he was already playing guitar, bass and drums. He studied music theory and harmony at the University of Music in Mexico City and went on to form his own band in 2003.

Career

In 2003, Montesanto formed the group “Los Amigos del Amor” (Friends of Love), which became one of the most successful Mexican alternative rock bands of its time. The group released four studio albums between 2003 and 2012 and won several awards including two Latin Grammy Awards. In 2012, he embarked on a solo career and released two solo albums: “La Paz de los Corazones” (The Peace of Hearts) in 2014 and “Caminando” (Walking) in 2018. Both albums were met with critical acclaim and earned him several awards including the Latin Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2018.

Style

Montesanto's music mixes elements of rock, pop, folk, blues, jazz and Latin rhythms. His lyrics often focus on personal experiences and social issues such as immigration, poverty and injustice. He often plays all the instruments on his albums as well as singing lead vocals himself.

Awards & Accolades

Montesanto has won numerous awards for his work including two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album for La Paz de los Corazones (2014) and Caminando (2018). He has also been nominated for multiple awards including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin Video (""CadaCosaensuLugar"" - 2016). In 2019, he received the Premio Oye! award for Best Rock Album for Caminando.

Discography

Studio Albums:
Los Amigos del Amor (2003)
Por una Vez (2005)
Canciones de Amor y Desamor (2008)
Somos Libres (2012)

Solo Albums:
La Paz de los Corazones (2014)
Caminando (2018)