Mike is a versatile musician, he plays the acoustic and electric guitar, bass, percussion, synthesizer, and is the lead and backing vocals on all of his songs, performed in both Spanish and English. Furthermore, he is the composer, lyricist, arranger and producer of his musical works.
Mike Ortiz’s music is a fusion of different musical currents, which are subtly heard in his songs, from his South American folk roots to contemporary rock.
Born in Lima-Peru) 1974, band “EL ACIDO”.
1979, bassist band “VIDA”. 1981, England (Hastings) and Finland. 1982, Pori, bassist and lead vocalist, in different bands. 1990, solo career 2015, CD “El Quinto Suyo”. Videos “Lucky man” and “Wayra”. 2018, CD “Noche Polar = Kaamos”. Videos “Mi cuerpo de nada” and “Aquarius”.
2023: Video “Cerca del sol”
2024: Latest video “Crucificado”
https://mikeortiz.fi