Andrés Vilanova
Carajo

Andrés Vilanova was born on August 27, 1979 in Madrid, Spain, in the neighborhood of Moratalaz. Andrés is the first son of Dafne and Miguel Vilanova. His parents moved to Spain as a consequence of the intense political conflicts in Argentina during those times. The family stayed in the old continent until 1984 when they decided to return to Argentina.

Andres’ passion for the drums manifested at the early age of four. When he was thirteen he decided that he should study seriously. His first teacher was Héctor Ruiz, followed by Juan Rodriguez. Andrés then had the chance to study with Martín Carrizo, who he admired because Carrizo was the drummer of A.N.I.M.A.L., Andrés’ favorite band.

Martín Carrizo had to leave A.N.I.M.A.L, so they were looking for a new drummer. Andrés took this opportunity and applied for the post by delivering a video of his playing to Marcelo Corvalán. He was impressed by the video and, after a personal audition, Andrés became the new drummer of A.N.I.M.A.L.

Andrés was only 18 years old when he was traveling to Los Angeles (USA), where "Poder Latino," the fourth album of the band, was recorded. Since Andrés incorporation into the bad was rushed, the drums for the record were recorded by the North American sessionist, Jimmy De Grasso. However, Andrés had an active part in the composition of the drum interventions in the record.
By 20, Andrés had already toured various countries as part of one the most important bands of the Argentine Metal music. Even as a professional musician, Andrés did not abandon his drum studies and was taught by Daniel Piazzola.

After three years of playing with A.N.I.M.A.L., Andrés decided to leave the band and focus on his personal development. Marcelo Corvalán, had also decided to ldeave. Andrés and Marcelo met to arrange some pending matters. In that encounter, they realized that they felt the need to build a project where they could both evolve artistically so they started playing together without a fixed plan. Hernan Langer, a long-time friend of Andrés who played the guitar, joined in.

Soon the trio – Andrés on drums, Marcelo on bass and Hernán on guitar – became "C A R A J O". In a couple of months and after hard personal work, they had recorded a demo for the press with the songs "Salvaje", "Pura Vida" and "La Guerra y la Paz". They began to play live shows and in July 2002, CARAJO edited their first CD, "Sacate la Mierda."

In the year 2003 Andrés shared the stage with Gregg Bissonette doing a clinic in a great Buenos Aires Theater for 1350 people. That same year Carajo published the album “Carajografia”
In 2004 they released the album “Atrapasueños,” and in 2005 the acoustic album “Electrorrotoacustizado.”

Today, apart from the tours with "C A R A J O", Andrés is studying in the Municipal School of Music " with Juan Pedro Esnaola" of Buenos Aires, In his percussion career, Andrés wants to perfect his integral formation as a musician. Andrés, by his own merit, is expressing his aptitude, his virtue and virtuosity, his persistance and his satisfaction with the road that he chose for his life.
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