Biography
Who is Eduardo Larbanois?
Early life and real name
Eduardo Larbanois was born with the full name Rubén Eduardo Larbanois Santamarina. His birthplace is Tacuarembó, Uruguay, where he began his musical path.
During his formative years, Eduardo Larbanois studied under teachers such as Abel Carlevaro and Stephen Klisich. These studies helped shape his skills as a guitarist and composer within the field of popular music.
The Eduardos duo
In the early 1970s, Eduardo Larbanois teamed up with Eduardo Lago, who was also a native of Tacuarembó, to create a musical group called The Eduardos.
The duo performed in various local areas and cities across the interior of Uruguay. Their work aligned with a cultural movement known as the Tacuarembó Group, which included Washington Benavides, Eduardo Darnauchans, Héctor Numa Moraes, and Carlos Benavides.
The Eduardos recorded three long play records before the group dissolved in 1977. During this period, Eduardo Larbanois toured across Uruguay and parts of Argentina, achieving regional recognition.
Larbanois Carrero career
Following the separation of his first group, Eduardo Larbanois met Mario Carrero, whom he had known from previous years. Together, they formed the musical duo Larbanois - Carrero.
This new partnership became a central reference point for Uruguayan popular music, maintaining a performance history spanning over thirty years and producing more than thirty long play records.
The duo performed international concerts in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Cuba, Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. They also shared stages with well-known artists including Santiago Feliú, León Gieco, Paco Ibáñez, César Isella, Joan Manuel Serrat, Daniel Viglietti, Alfredo Zitarrosa, Carlos and Enrique Mejía Godoy, and Pablo Milanés.
Soloist discography and projects
Alongside his work in duos, Eduardo Larbanois released collaborative and solo projects. In 1978, he appeared on the collective album Trovas por Leandro Gómez alongside Carlos Maria Fossati, Carlos Benavides, and Julio Mora.
Later in his career, Eduardo Larbanois released additional records. These included Cuerdas desatadas in 2003, Sencillito in 2004 with Pepe Guerra, Carlos Malo, Cacho Labandera, and Popo Romano, and Mandala in 2014.
Birthday and age
Eduardo Larbanois was born on August 1, 1953, which makes Eduardo 73 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Eduardo shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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