Luis Conte

Luis Cristóbal Conte (born 16 November 1954) is a Cuban percussionist best known for his performances in the bands of artists including James Taylor, Madonna, Pat Metheny Group, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart and Shakira. He began his music career as a studio musician for Latin Jazz acts like Caldera. Conte's live performance and touring career took off when he joined Madonna's touring band in the 1980s. Neil Strauss of The New York Times describes Conte's playing as "grazing Latin-style percussion". Conte immigrated to Los Angeles in 1967, where he attended Los Angeles City College studying music, and entrenched himself in the music community. Conte's career includes composing and playing in ABC TV's Dancing with the Stars band, along with many TV and film projects.

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Luis Conte is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Miss Angela (2021), Funny People (2009), Madonna: Blond Ambition - Japan Tour 90 (1990), Phil Collins: Finally... The First Farewell Tour (2004), Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under (1993), Phil Collins: Live at Montreux 2004 (2004), Phil Collins: Drummer First (2024), James Taylor: Live at the Beacon Theatre (1998).

The recorded credits span 1988 to 2024, including 16 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.