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Ravi Naimpally: Tabla For The Masses

Tabla master Ravi Naimpally tells us how his love for the instrument began early, and how he became a part of his current band, Tasa.

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River Guerguerian: River Runs Wide

We talk with percussionist River Guerguerian about his muse, music and life, not to mention work – aka his new album, Grooves For Odd Times.

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The Glossary Of World Percussion Instruments

We've compiled a glossary of essential world percussion instruments from Africa, South Asia, Lain America, and many others that you will encounter.

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Swan Corsoba Cajon Deluxe Reviewed!

We review Swan's Corsoba Cajon Deluxe — a well-intoned instrument with crisp slap tones and plenty of definition and attack.

Percussionists \

Evelyn Glennie: Sound In Silence

One of the most in-demand female percussionists, Evelyn Glennie is a study in determination, allowing nothing to impede her art – not even deafness.

Percussionists \

Poncho Sanchez: El Conguero Pays It Back

Poncho Sanchez, or El Conguero, is still living up to his nickname sixty years later. In this article he talks about his latest project, Chano Y Dizzy.

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Taye Drums Wood Timbales Tested!

Taye Timbale

Taye bucked the age-old tradition of steel shell construction when they introduced these wood timbales. But the sound, and price, proved to be right.

Percussionists \

Snowboy: London’s Bleedin’ Latin Jazzer

Meet Snowboy and The Latin Section, one of the few Brits with a Latin band, and take a look at their latest album, Mambo Rage.

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Cooperman: Jamey Haddad Frame Drums

Neel Kant Agrawal gets the opportunity to play three particular drums inspired by Jamey Haddad and designed & built by Cooperman's master craftsmen.

Percussionists \

Meet Mr. Hands: The Life Of Ray Barretto

Ray Barretto separated himself from many contemporaries by putting more emphasis on improvisational jazz while de-emphasizing his Latin influences.