| Naam | Luis Fernando Vager |
| Functie | 88× DJ, producer |
| Geslacht | man |
| Lid van groep | Masters at Work |
| Geboortedatum | |
| Leeftijd | 60 |
| Herkomst | Verenigde Staten 🇺🇸 |
| Woonachtig | Nederland 🇳🇱 |
| Genres | deep house, house, tech house house |
| Site |  louievega.com |
| Links |               |
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- Little Louie Vega
Biografie
·Louie Vega, affectionately known as "Little" Louie Vega, is a seminal figure in global dance music, renowned for his innovative fusion of genres such as house, salsa, afro-beat, jazz, hip-hop, gospel, and soul. Born in the Bronx, New York, into a musically gifted family—his father, Louie Vega Sr., is a jazz saxophonist, and his uncle was the legendary salsa singer Héctor Lavoe—Vega's immersion in diverse musical styles began early.
By the 1980s, Vega was deejaying at prominent New York City clubs, including Studio 54, Devil's Nest, Hearthrob, Roseland, Palladium, Area, and 1018, often before reaching the legal age to enter these venues. His early production work featured remixes for artists like Information Society, Noel, Cover Girls, and Debbie Gibson.
In 1990, Vega partnered with Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez to form the influential production duo Masters At Work. Their collaboration produced a series of groundbreaking tracks that seamlessly blended house music with elements of Latin, jazz, and soul, significantly shaping the sound of 1990s dance music.
Vega's versatility is further exemplified through his work with the live band Elements of Life, which integrates Latin, jazz, African, and gospel influences. Their album "Eclipse," released in 2013 on the historic Fania Records label, marked a significant fusion of contemporary and traditional sounds. 
In 2016, Vega released the album "Starring…XXVIII," a dual-disc project featuring over 25 artists across 28 tracks, including collaborations with George Clinton & Funkadelic, 3 Winans Brothers & The Clark Sisters, and Jocelyn Brown. This album earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album, highlighting his enduring impact on the genre.
Demonstrating his commitment to live performance, Vega, alongside his wife Anané, established "The Ritual with Anané & Louie Vega," a dynamic event series that has held residencies at venues like Heart Ibiza and has toured internationally, featuring guest appearances by artists such as Moodymann, The Martinez Brothers, and Joseph Capriati.
In 2022, Vega announced the album "Expansions in the NYC," a 22-track project inspired by his club night Expansions NYC. The album features collaborations with artists including Robyn, Moodymann, Honey Dijon, and Kerri Chandler, underscoring Vega's ongoing influence and relevance in the dance music scene.
Continuing his prolific output, in 2023, Vega confirmed that new albums from both Masters At Work and Nuyorican Soul are in development, with significant progress already made on the Nuyorican Soul project.
Throughout his career, Louie Vega has been celebrated for his ability to evolve with the times, distilling the current musical landscape through his unique taste and imparting a timeless quality to all his creations. His enduring passion and innovative spirit continue to shape the global dance music scene.
By the 1980s, Vega was deejaying at prominent New York City clubs, including Studio 54, Devil's Nest, Hearthrob, Roseland, Palladium, Area, and 1018, often before reaching the legal age to enter these venues. His early production work featured remixes for artists like Information Society, Noel, Cover Girls, and Debbie Gibson.
In 1990, Vega partnered with Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez to form the influential production duo Masters At Work. Their collaboration produced a series of groundbreaking tracks that seamlessly blended house music with elements of Latin, jazz, and soul, significantly shaping the sound of 1990s dance music.
Vega's versatility is further exemplified through his work with the live band Elements of Life, which integrates Latin, jazz, African, and gospel influences. Their album "Eclipse," released in 2013 on the historic Fania Records label, marked a significant fusion of contemporary and traditional sounds. 
In 2016, Vega released the album "Starring…XXVIII," a dual-disc project featuring over 25 artists across 28 tracks, including collaborations with George Clinton & Funkadelic, 3 Winans Brothers & The Clark Sisters, and Jocelyn Brown. This album earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album, highlighting his enduring impact on the genre.
Demonstrating his commitment to live performance, Vega, alongside his wife Anané, established "The Ritual with Anané & Louie Vega," a dynamic event series that has held residencies at venues like Heart Ibiza and has toured internationally, featuring guest appearances by artists such as Moodymann, The Martinez Brothers, and Joseph Capriati.
In 2022, Vega announced the album "Expansions in the NYC," a 22-track project inspired by his club night Expansions NYC. The album features collaborations with artists including Robyn, Moodymann, Honey Dijon, and Kerri Chandler, underscoring Vega's ongoing influence and relevance in the dance music scene.
Continuing his prolific output, in 2023, Vega confirmed that new albums from both Masters At Work and Nuyorican Soul are in development, with significant progress already made on the Nuyorican Soul project.
Throughout his career, Louie Vega has been celebrated for his ability to evolve with the times, distilling the current musical landscape through his unique taste and imparting a timeless quality to all his creations. His enduring passion and innovative spirit continue to shape the global dance music scene.
