the team

Urban Tribal Project is comprised of top professionals in the entertainment industry. Here are some of the amazing people that make part of this successful team:

SAM "FISH" FISHER

From Puerto Rico. Famous record producer, sound engineer; grammy award winner, urban genre, keyboard player for Daddy Yankee, Plastilina Mosh, etc.
Sam's our technical advisor, runs our main recording studio and handles, also, graphic and video design. Some of the artist Sam has collaborated with are: Tego Calderon, Fay, Vico C, Duran Duran, Marilyn Manson, just to name a few.
 

LUCIANA DE OTO

Ms. De Oto, a Miami resident since 2005, began her piano and composition studies in her hometown, Buenos Aires. She graduated from New York City's Mannes College of Music with a major in Composition. For the past 6 years, she has written and sang advertising campaigns for U.S. Hispanic market clients including McDonald's, Pantene, and Sears. She also wrote original music for Dario Vaccaro Dance Project's 45-minute piece “Tiempo” which was presented at Queen's Theatre in the Park and the Joyce Soho in New York City. Singer, sound designer, composer, arranger, producer.
 

Ralph de la Portilla

Serves as Public Relations and Production Manager for Urban Tribal Project. A native Miamian and alumni of the New World School of the Arts where he studied Music & Theatre, Ralph has appeared on various stages throughout South Florida since 1990 and has traveled abroad and participated in several international theatre festivals throughout Latin America & Spain. Aside from his experience on Stage, Ralph has produced numerous plays & live music events in Miami since 1996. Currently, Mr de la Portilla is a Teaching Artist for Arts for Learning Miami and an Advisory Board Member for , Inc and does PR & Outreach for the latter, as well.
 

FERNANDO DIEZ

Born in Havana, Cuba in June 1970 and raised abroad, Fernandito began his professional music career at age 16 in Miami, FL. He is the grandson of legendary Danzon singer Barbarito Diez and has performed with celebrated artists including Arturo Sandoval, Gloria Estefan and Celia Cruz. His composition talents flourished while he was a member of "The Latin Jazz Crew" headed by renowned bassist Eddy "Gua Gua" Rivera.
 

DJ JAX

One of Miami's favorite DJs. Growing up in Central America DJ Jax was always exposed to all different styles of music, which influenced his decision of being part of the music industry and helped him become more aware of the different genres. He first learned the basics of DJing from Jase. His search for more knowledge took him to SAE Sound Engineering School where he learned from some of the best sound engineers and production professionals in Miami. He then learned more DJ Techniques from Immortal, K-razor and Trippin. He specializes in 80's,House, Latin, Rock and Hip-hop.
 

MARCEL DEL RIO

L.A. native, he grew up in Argentina where his parents moved when he was just 11 years old, picking up the pulses odd spanish. Later on moved to Mexico to work on special projects including his own independent album distribution, songwriting, and also worked in Band Management for several artists. Musician since 14, guitarist, drummer, DJ, composer, his undestanding of American and Latin American cultures has served Urban Tribal Project well upon his return to USA in 2002. Currently, as a Miami resident, he is developing as an audio engineer, co-producer and performer.
 
 
Mano Santa | Divino Kilombo CD cover
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
Adrian Grenier's Honey Brothers
Inanna and the Huluppu Tree
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland