Welcome to the CongaStore, a place entirely dedicated to the congas and the percussions world! Items are listed by categories, see menu on the right, and this page shows random items for each category.
Percussion Discography
Fernando A. Meza
Description
A compendium of information international in scope on recordings (LPs, CDs, or cassettes) in which percussion instruments are featured as solo instruments or as part of chamber ensembles, Percussion Discography cites the composer, composition title, issuing recording company with record number, and ...
The Essence of Brazilian Percussion & Drum Set (with CD)
Ed Uribe
Description
A study of the language of Brazilian rhythms and songstyles.
Part I deals exclusively with Brazilian percussion instruments, with a description of each instrument and its rhythms, songstyles, techniques and applications. Part II addresses the drum set. Each rhythm is presented separately with back ...
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Modern Congas (Timbas Modernas) : Techniques, Traditions, and Applications
Roberto Quintero
Description
Learn the secrets to playing congas in modern Latin music! Roberto Quintero discusses and demonstrates his masterful approach in this DVD. Includes: full-band demos featuring the hottest players in Latin music strokes and playing techniques for two and three congas 3-2 and 2-3 clave in 4/4, 6/8, a ...
Volume III is the first educational product to tackle the complex subject of Timba, the new musical genre which has been played in Cuba since 1989. Timba represents a quantum leap for all the instruments of the rhythm section and especially the congas. The recordings of Tomás Cruz are considered th ...
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Ito Iban Echu: Sacred Yoruba Music of Cuba
Los Munequitos de Matanzas
Description
Reviewer: A music fan from NEW JERSEY
This is an explosive cd full of music that will truely regenerate and energize you. It will take you to places you.ve never gone before. Experience natural rhythms and pay homage to the orishas as they would like you to do. ENJOY FOR I HAVE AND WILL CONTINU ...
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The great Cuban band Irakere has been underrecognized only because the United States' trade embargo on Cuba kept the mainstream jazz audience unaware of their existence until 1977. Members of Cuba's reigning big band, the Orquesta Cubana de M?sica Moderna, formed Irake ...
The thin striker and a caxixi are held in the right hand, while the left hand supports the bow and modulates the string with a small metal disc. The whole instrument is moved off-and-on the abdomen, opening and closing the resonant gourd, for a captivating \"wah-wah\" effect. ...
Lp Rio Surdo 22\"x18\" Aluminum With Legs
Latin Percussion
Description
LP Rio Surds produce a very pronounced deep, rich fundamental pitch. Specially designed overtone controlled heads eliminate the need for muffling materials. ...
LP LP637 Rubber Conga Feet (Standard)
Latin Percussion
Description
LP637 Rubber Conga FeetAllows volume and bass tones to escapeThe one include rise is enough to allow volume and bass tones to escape.ConnectedThe four hard rubber feet are connected by an adjustable cord to prevent separation or loss.High grade rubberThese will not scratch pr mar the finish of a dru ...
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