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Oscar studied musical composition, El Cerrito Studio operates
arrangements and production at the under the label of El
National School of Arts of Cuba (ENA) Cerrito Productions, a
where he graduated with a Degree in record company of
Guitar Interpretation. He also trained in licenses, promotions and
drums and piano, and holds a degree in publications. They make
Electronics and Acoustics in a Technical reservations to Artists
School in La Habana. from all over the world
and from all styles
When he was 20 years old and while living of music.
in Cuba, Oscar worked as a Recording
Engineer at EGREM (main recording studio They perform recording,
and music distributor in the capital at that mixing, mastering,
time). He was also the Sound Engineer production, composition,
during the Tour of prestigious Cuban arrangement, transcripts,
bands, such as: Isaac Delgado, Síntesis and and promotion.
Arte Vivo, and at the National Theater of
Havana. He provided sound engineering This studio represents
for live shows by world-renowned artists the experience, creativity
such as: Oscar De Leon, Astor Piazzolla, and professionalism that
Sierra Maestra and Silvio Rodriguez, have made it stand out
among many others. In addition to all this, as one of the best
this wonderful musician recorded many recording studios in the
albums during his stay in this Afro- San Francisco area.
Caribbean country. Prominent companies
Also, he has been Technical Director and such as: Leap Frog,
This voting member, engineer from the Sound Engineer for the prestigious The Warner Brothers,
National Academy of Recording Arts and Flamenco Festival of Bay Area since its Beyond Translations and
Sciences (Grammy) and the Latin Academy inception in 2005. Oscar is currently Playsongs have made their
of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy recording and producing other albums for recordings there.
Latino), a voting member of the P & E other artists. In addition, Deepak
(Wing of Producers and Engineers), and In the other hand, the Cuban producer, Chopra recorded and
member of the Audio Engineering Society Kenya Auntie studied guitar at the mixed his most recent
moved to the US in 1992 in search of more Conservatorio of Guanabacoa in La Habana album and book "Home"
advancement opportunities. Once installed and she was the rst woman to play the in this studio.
in California, the talented Oscar Autie has guitar in a rock band on the island, being
been working on live performances, an inspiration gure for other women with "I have been working as an engineer since To more information, please visit
recording the mixes and mastering albums the same musical interest. Kenya has my rst 20 years. Engineering is http://www.elcerritostudio.com/
of a large number of industry musicians participated in the production of projects or like them on Facebook
such as the nominees and winners of the such as: Arise Above Abuse, Clave: a passion for me. I love music and being https://www.facebook.com/elcerritorecords/
Latin Grammy: Yalil Guerra, Mister G, Chamber Music, Vol. VI, Stand Before The an engineer allows me to be part of many
Yosvany Terry, Diego El Cigala, Paco De Systems and Presidential Suite. Currently, interesting and meaningful
Lucia, Fito Paez, and Mayito Rivera (Van this composer and co-owner of El Cerrito musical projects ...” Oscar Auntie.
Van) among other personalities of the Studio continues to contribute her skills in
artistic guild. projects with upcoming releases.

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