
Percussity presents - An Afro Cuban and Flamenco Master Class with the world's best
Guest artists: Giovanni Hidalgo, Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo, Albert Vila and Monica Cano
Venue: The London Centre of Contemporary Music, 50 - 52 Union Street, London SE1 1TD
Date: Saturday 27th of January 2007
Time: 12 pm - 6 pm
Percussity is proud to presents a great day of master classes in collaboration with the London Centre of Contemporary Music featuring special guests Giovanni Hildalgo, Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo, Albert Vila and Monica Cano on Saturday 27th of January 2007 .
This unique percussion day will feature many virtuosos from the world of Afro Cuban and Flamenco music. This is a great opportunity to see and hear the world's best. Come down and enjoy a day of clinics and seminars.
The day begins at 12 pm and finishes at 6 pm. Entry is free although we expect a big turnout so make sure you register quickly. To reserve your place please e-mail contact@lccm.org.uk or for more info visit the following websites www.percussity.com or www.lccm.org.uk
Giovanni Hidalgo
An artist some describe as "touched by the hand of God," conguero Giovanni Hidalgo plays a major role in shaping the way the world thinks of hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente, Armando Peraza, Patato and the late José Mangual, Sr. topping the list of his most ardent fans, Giovanni and his natural talent are bringing new respect to Latin rhythms as well as to the rhythms of his birthplace, Puerto Rico. Giovanni prides himself on being "a man of all music," having performed with musicians ranging from Zakir Hussain to Airto Moreira. He has toured with jazz great Art Blakey and continues to tour with Mickey Hart's Planet Drum. For several years he was a member of the Dizzy Gillespie United Nations Jazz Orchestra.
"I consider these artists my inspirations, rather than my idols," says Giovanni. "I don't imitate anyone's style. I do let myself be guided by those artists I admire. It is myself that I have to answer to". The result is an original, creative drumming style that, in turn, makes Giovanni an inspiration to drummers of all levels.
Luis Conte
Guest artists: Giovanni Hidalgo, Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo, Albert Vila and Monica Cano
Venue: The London Centre of Contemporary Music, 50 - 52 Union Street, London SE1 1TD
Date: Saturday 27th of January 2007
Time: 12 pm - 6 pm
Percussity is proud to presents a great day of master classes in collaboration with the London Centre of Contemporary Music featuring special guests Giovanni Hildalgo, Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo, Albert Vila and Monica Cano on Saturday 27th of January 2007 .
This unique percussion day will feature many virtuosos from the world of Afro Cuban and Flamenco music. This is a great opportunity to see and hear the world's best. Come down and enjoy a day of clinics and seminars.
The day begins at 12 pm and finishes at 6 pm. Entry is free although we expect a big turnout so make sure you register quickly. To reserve your place please e-mail contact@lccm.org.uk or for more info visit the following websites www.percussity.com or www.lccm.org.uk
Giovanni Hidalgo
An artist some describe as "touched by the hand of God," conguero Giovanni Hidalgo plays a major role in shaping the way the world thinks of hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente, Armando Peraza, Patato and the late José Mangual, Sr. topping the list of his most ardent fans, Giovanni and his natural talent are bringing new respect to Latin rhythms as well as to the rhythms of his birthplace, Puerto Rico. Giovanni prides himself on being "a man of all music," having performed with musicians ranging from Zakir Hussain to Airto Moreira. He has toured with jazz great Art Blakey and continues to tour with Mickey Hart's Planet Drum. For several years he was a member of the Dizzy Gillespie United Nations Jazz Orchestra.
"I consider these artists my inspirations, rather than my idols," says Giovanni. "I don't imitate anyone's style. I do let myself be guided by those artists I admire. It is myself that I have to answer to". The result is an original, creative drumming style that, in turn, makes Giovanni an inspiration to drummers of all levels.
Luis Conte