Uruguayan singer/songwriter
Jorge Drexler got involved in music while learning how to play piano at the age of five. Later, he attended guitar and composition classes. It was in 1989 when
Drexler began songwriting, recording his first album, called
La Luz Que Sabe Robar, in 1992 and
Radar in 1994. A year later he moved to Spain, having the opportunity to perform live along with
Joaquín Sabina,
Pablo Milanés, and
Víctor Manuel, among others. After signing up to Virgin Records,
Vaiven was produced by
Gonzalo Lasheras, followed by
Llueve in 1998. Later, he teamed up with
Peyote Asesino's
Juan Campodónico and
Carlos Casacubierta to make
Frontera, released in 1999. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide