(born 16 November 1954) is a  Cuban 

percussionist  best-known for his performances in the bands of James Taylor, Madonna, Pat Metheny Group, Eric Clapton,  Carlos Santana, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart and Shakira. 

Conte's live performance and touring career took off when he joined Madonna'stouring band in the 1980s

Neil Strauss of The New York Times describes Conte's playing as "grazing Latin-style percussion".