Dani Umpi

Daniel Umpiérrez (Tacuarembó, b, 1974) also known as Dani Umpi, is an Uruguayan artist, musician and writer. He was born in Tacuarembó, Uruguay, on 1 November 1974, to a Catholic family dedicated to ecumenical activities. He studied in the San Javier Jesuit College. He has lived in Montevideo since 1993. As a musician, he has collaborated with Luciano Supervielle, Max Capote, Patricia Curzio, Carlos Perciavale, Wendy Sulca and Fito Paez, plus others. In his second record (Dramática), a collaboration with Adrián Soiza on acoustic guitar and Dani Umpi on vocals, they cover pop and rock classics, like Valeria Lynch, Ace of Base, Fun People and Pet Shop Boys.