Luis Alberto "Beto" Satragni (1955 – 19 September 2010) was an Uruguayan musician, composer and bassist whose career developed mainly in Argentina.
Career
Satragni developed his career in Argentina, as a bassist in Argentine rock bands.
During the 1970s, he formed the candombe-rock band Raíces jointly with Roberto Valencia.
In the early 1980s, he formed a duo with Oscar Moro: Moro-Satragni, and released an eponymous album, including vocals by Charly García, David Lebón and Luis Alberto Spinetta. Satragni later left this group, joining Spinetta Jade. In 1983, he joined David Lebon, and in 1985 joined Ruben Rada's band.
In 1986 he formed "El 60" with Hector Starc, with little impact.
Satragni reprised songs from Spinetta Jade in the December 2009 concert Spinetta and the Eternal Bands, which covered the entire career of Spinetta and his associated acts.
They collaborated with diverse Argentinian musicians such as Moris, Lito Nebbia, Miguel Abuelo, León Gieco, David Lebón and the Uruguayan Osvaldo Fattoruso and Ruben Roadstead, among others.
Return to Uruguay In 2002, Satragni returned to Canelones, forming Montevideo Grouve in 2006. He led the group "Emergentes" at a meeting of local bands in the Costa de Oro. The band La Tercera Expedición covered one of his songs.
Death Satragni died on 19 September 2010 in Montevideo, aged 55.
Discography Disk Band Year TypeB.O.V. dombeRaíces1978StudioLos Habitantes de la RutinaRaíces1980StudioAlma de diamanteSpinetta Jade1980StudioMoro-Satragni Moro-Satragni1983StudioEl 60El 601987StudioEcológicoSolista1991StudioEmpalmeRaíces1995StudioEy Bo Road Raíces1997StudioRaíces, en vivo Raíces1999LiveRaíces 30 años Raíces2008Studio
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