  Artist file  Luis Vargas   Dominican self-started and
hardworking singer/guitarist Luis Vargas (born Luis Rafael
Valdez Vargas) became involved in popular music after meeting a
local musician who taught him how to play guitar. After deciding
to pursue a solo career, Luis Vargas self-produced his first
single, promoted and sold by himself. Supported by local artists
Pedro Pimentel, Artemio Sanchez, Antonio Carrasco, and Anthony
Santos, his music began being played by local radio stations.
After issuing his music through an independent label, Sony
International signed him up, releasing Volvio el Dolor in 1997.