hand-drum

Product Test \

Gon Bops: Mariano Series Congas & Bongos

We test the new Mariano series congas and bongos and decide that they are a pretty classy upgrade from anything you're playing right now.

Percussionists \

Manuel “Papayo” Corao: Percussion With Pitbull

Meet Manuel "Papayo" Corao, a fresh new face in the world of percussion, and expert in everything from Latin and salsa to reggae and hip-hop music.

Percussionists \

Candido Camero: How To Be A Conga King

We caught up with Candido shortly after the 2001 release of Jazz Descargas, his historic collaboration with Giovanni Hidalgo and Patato Valdez.

Percussionists \

Airto Moreira: Bucking Percussive Tradition

Airto Moreira was far ahead of his time when he began integrating drum set with traditional hand percussion. The world is still trying to catch up.

Drum Makers \

Remo Belli: The Drumming Revolution

The hand drumming movement found traction as soon as the founder of Remo Inc. visited a drum circle in the early ’90s. Remo Belli never looked back.

Percussionists \

Roberto Quintero: King Conga

With a résumé that includes Diane Schuur, Dave Samuels, Gato Barbieri, Steve Khan, and Celia Cruz, you would think Quintero would be a household name.

Percussionists \

Francisco Aguabella: Sworn To The Drum

Francisco Aguabella

Conguero Francisco Aguabella bridged the music of Africa, Cuba, and North America was and a composer who added greatly to the Latin jazz songbook.

Product Test \

Toca Acacia Tambourines And Natural Shakers

Toca has further expanded its roster of shakable rhythm instruments with some classy tambourines and earthy shakers.

Percussionists \

Legacy: Richie & Roland Gajate-Garcia

Like Steven and Liv Tyler, the entertainment industry has had its share of parent/child legacies. Now here is the latest: Richie and Roland Garcia.

Percussionists \

Sabar: Puzzling Drumming From Senegal

We travel to Senegal to witness firsthand the tradition of Sabar drumming, and the sensual dancers who are driven wild by their rhythms.