A r m a n d o
Named Armando Luna Guzman and born in Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. on April 19th, 1955.
The youngest of eight children of humble parents who, in the mid forties, emigrated from the country, specifically, Bonao in the region of "El Cibao" to the city, perhaps in search of a more secure way of living. Since a very early age, Armando showed an inclination to the arts by writing poetry and songs, and a natural talent for drawing. During his high school years, participated in plays, nothing mayor, but this kind of activities helped the youngster socialize and not hang with the wrong crowd, as they say. Immigrated to the US in 1975, specifically, New York City. There he attended Hostos Community College and obtained an associate degree in Liberal Arts. Between semesters, he took other courses such as bookkeeping, a broadcasting seminar, music theory, and even a little bit of piano, just enough to develop a lot of respect for those who play this instrument.
In 1983 obtained a diploma in Computer Programming from The School of Continuing Education, then a division of NYU (New York University), for adults who may still want to pursuit a carrier.
Move back to Santo Domingo in the same year. After developing a close relation, he married Eng. Austria Mireya Medina with whom he bear their two children Armando and Stanley.
Before his production “Homenaje a los Grandes”, Armando’s involvement with the music business is very limited. Handed his lyrics to some local groups and it never led anywhere. He decided, then, to place his voice with his lyrics. It worked!
Alg Recordings, Inc and Armando present to you “Homenaje a los Grandes”. Already appreciated by many and just waiting for you to lend a moment and listen to Merengue at the style of different generations, old school salsa and a bolero that will challenge your feelings. Hope you stay with us for our future productions.
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Nacio en Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom. En abril 19 de 1955. El menor de ocho hijos de padres humildes que, a finales de la decada del 40, emigraron del campo, especificamente de Bonao, a la ciudad, como otras tantas familias. Tal vez en busca de una vida mas garantizada.
Desde muy joven, Armando comenzo a mostrar su inclinacion hacia las artes, escribiendo y declamando poesias, al igual que canciones, dibujando, participando en obras de teatro. Nada de mayor inpacto, todo a nivel escolar y veladas de familias y amigos. Ademas de los deportes, baseball en particular, esta era la actividad que le ocupaba.
Emigro a New York en el verano de 1975 donde obtuvo un diploma en Artes Liberales de Hostos Community College. Entre semestres, realizo cursos de teneduria de libros, un taller de locucion, teoria y apreciacion de musica y basicos del piano, digamos, suficiente para tenerle mucho respeto a quienes tienen talento para este instrumento. En 1983 obtuvo un diploma en computos (programacion). Programa de Educacion Continua de NYU (New York University), y en 1985 contrajo matrimonio con Ing. Austria M. Medina con quien procreo sus dos regales de Dios Armando y Stanley.
Antes de comenzar a trabajar en el projecto “Homenaje a los Grandes”, su participacion en el mundo de la musica, fue muy limitado. Habia dado sus letras a musicos o grupos locales del area de New York, grupos estos que desaparecian sin alcanzar ningun reconocimiento. En esta su primera experiencia en el mundo de la gravacion, Armando puso a prueba la paciencia de sus amigos y colaboradores que le asistieron en esta production. Este logro fue de satisfaccion para todos.