Louie Cruz Beltran
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Louie Cruz Beltran is a well-known American
Latin
Jazz
musician
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actor Robert Beltran
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Beltran began his formal music education while attending Bakersfield City College in the early 1970s. He played with the Bakersfield Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Doc Woods and later worked as a percussionist on "The Writer's Album" as a member of the Cal State Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Charles Argersinger.
In 2005, Louie Cruz played Manny Gonzalez in the film Mexican Werewolf in Texas.
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Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
musician
Musician
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Biography
Louie Cruz is the son of first generation Mexican-American parents and along with his seven brothers and two sisters, including the well-known former Star Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: Voyager
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actor Robert Beltran
Robert Beltran
Robert Adame Beltran is an American actor, known for his role as Commander Chakotay on Star Trek: Voyager.-Early life:...
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Beltran began his formal music education while attending Bakersfield City College in the early 1970s. He played with the Bakersfield Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Doc Woods and later worked as a percussionist on "The Writer's Album" as a member of the Cal State Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Charles Argersinger.
In 2005, Louie Cruz played Manny Gonzalez in the film Mexican Werewolf in Texas.
External links
- Louie Cruz Beltran Official website