Nito Mestre

Nito Mestre was born in Buenos Aires in 1952. As a young musician, he co-founded the band Almendra with Luis Alberto Spinetta, part of what became known as rock nacional in Argentina. Their album 'Almendra II' from 1970 helped define that movement's sound.

After Almendra dissolved in 1973, Mestre began recording on his own. His 1978 self-titled album included 'Hoy Tiré Viejas Hojas,' a song that became particularly well-known. Other tracks like 'Algo Me Aleja, Algo Me Acerca' and 'Aún Sin Hablar y Estar Con Vos' show his range as a songwriter.

Mestre's work has sometimes been discussed alongside his political views and social involvement, though the music itself tends to stand apart from that. He kept recording through various phases, with songs like 'Canción Para Mi Muerte' and 'Distinto Tiempo' appearing in his catalog.