Luis Santi Fernández, born on December 10, 1931, in Havana, Cuba, is a distinguished pianist, singer, and bandleader renowned for his contributions to Cuban music. Beginning his musical education at the age of twelve, Santi initially studied guitar before transitioning to piano under the guidance of his mother. In 1946, he gained early recognition by winning a prize for his performance of Orlando de la Rosa's song "Nuestro encuentro" on the radio program "La Corte Suprema." At sixteen, Santi formed his first band, which made its professional debut in 1948. The ensemble featured vocalists such as Carlos Díaz, Colacho Alonso, and Pitín Rodríguez, with Felo Martínez joining in 1950. In 1970, Santi relocated to Miami, where he continued to influence the Latin music scene. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Santi?utm_source=openai))