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Julio was born in the northern Argentinian province of Misiones where, at an early age, he began his musical career playing drums in the SCOLA of his home town of Posadas. Upon winning numerous awards as director of SCOLAs, Julio traveled extensively throughout South America while learning about the cultures and musical instruments of Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia. After his arrival to Los Angeles in 1979, he became a member of the group Arco Iris with whom he recorded three albums. In addition, Julio has collaborated with musicians such as  Mucho Levia, Lalo Shifrin, Bernardo Rubaja, among many others. 

Instruments: drums, percussion, cajon, guitar, charango. See his webpage.