Sebastian Sidi at The Orange County Market Place June 21, 2008

Sebastian Sidi is a popular Uruguay-born American musician and composer, specializing in piano and keyboards, whose sound can be described as classical, new age rock with a touch of Latin flavor.

Sidi's music features an energetic and passionate new sound that has broken the molds of traditional musical genres. Self-taught and unable to read a single note of music, Sidi learned to play the drums as a teen, beating out heavy metal tunes on a friend's tattered drum kit.

His musical career was launched when he began incorporating keyboards and composing songs for a number of small rock bands, in addition to rap and Latin outfits.

Throughout his career, Sidi drew inspiration from the sounds of the Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Van Halen and Raul Di Blassio. His composition gradually become increasingly intricate, and his knowledge of numerous instruments advanced.

The addition of bass guitar to his repertoire solidified the unique Sebastian Sidi sound that has been featured on four albums, including 1999's raw, uplifting "Prelude;" 2000's intricate "Electrified;" 2002's relaxed "Passion;" and 2005's "Desperate Journey." Collectively, Sidi's albums have sold more than 150,000 copies.

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