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Tito Puente's Drumming With the Mambo King
Tito Puente, Jim Payne
Description
Book Description
Written by the great Tito Puente with Jim Payne. Includes:
? Instruction covering Latin rhythms and patterns applicable to the timbales and the drum set
? A retrospective--through Tito's own words and in photos--of Tito's incredible 50-year career as The King of Latin Music
? A ...
Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset
Frank Malabe, Bob Weiner, Dan Thress (Editor)
Description
An introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of Afro-Cuban music. The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, understandable way. The companion audio is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms to ...
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Anga Mania!
Miguel Anga Diaz
Description
Percussion Video of the Year
--DRUM! Magazine Readers Poll 2000!
Featuring Grammy-award winning Cuban percussionist Miguel "Anga" Diaz of the AfroCuban AllStars, Irakere, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ruben Gonzales, Roy Hargrove, Steve Coleman, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Orishas...
Known for his ex ...
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The Best of Irakere
Irakere
Description
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
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 ...
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Fania records founder Jerry Masucci nurtured a group of musicians who collectively defined the New York-based Latin American dance music called salsa. Masucci packaged his stars in touring revues patterned after the R&B revues mounted by Motown, Stax/Volt and others. T ...
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 ...
Latin Percussion White Wood Clave
Latin Percussion
Description
Clave (pronounced clah’ vay) is the rhythmic pattern that forms the basis of Latin music. Clave is phrased in what is known as a 3⁄2 (forward clave) or 2⁄3 (backward clave) feel. That is, three beats then two beats or, two beats then three beats. Claves are the traditional instruments ...
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