Spinetta

Spinetta is an Italian surname. It is most prominently associated with Argentine musicians who shaped the country’s rock and pop scenes in the late 20th century.

Luis Alberto Spinetta (1949–2012) was an Argentine singer, guitarist, and composer. A foundational figure in Argentine rock, he led several influential groups, including Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible, and Spinetta Jade, before pursuing a long solo career. His work is known for its poetic lyrics, melodic invention, and willingness to blend rock with folk, jazz, and other styles. The 1973 album Artaud is widely regarded as a landmark in the genre.

Dante Spinetta (born 1976) is an Argentine musician and rapper. As a member of Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas, he helped bring hip hop and funk into the mainstream in Argentina and Latin America, later pursuing solo projects and collaborations. He is the son of Luis Alberto Spinetta.

The surname Spinetta is of Italian origin and is borne by other individuals in various fields, though the two figures above are the most widely known in the arts. The name is sometimes found in Argentina due to historical migration between Italy and the country.