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Our Man in HavanaCurrently Listening To:
Our Man in Havana
Mongo Santamaria
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If you are as enthralled with the world of afro-cuban percussion like I am, you will find much to savor and learn from on this page. Look, Listen, Learn! Practice for at least one hour a day, seven days a week, and you might approach the skill level of the child in clip one someday. As for achieving the lofty abilities of Tomas, Giovanni, Tata, Mongo, etc,...it ain't gonna happen, baby! But practice hard anyway!

Ah, I almost forgot to insert this little video clip of the magnificent "Changuito" performing a timbales solo at a Los Van Van concert...ache! And if you think "Changuito" is incredible on timbales ( and he is ), you should see / hear him on conga drums!



We Begin With A Look at Tata Guines

This clip will give you a glimpse at what children are capable of on congas in Cuba, and a look at the immortal Tata Guines (Maestro del Percussion).

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Tomas Cruz-Master Conguero / Timba

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I Will Close This Page With A Taste of Chanquito on Timbales:

This is a clip of Changuito on Timbales in Cuba, circa 2004.

Enjoy!