DRUM! Magazine - Percussionists

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Francisco Aguabella: Sworn To The Drum

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

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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.

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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.

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Santana’s Karl Perazzo & Raul Rekow

While many storied percussionists have passed through the ranks of Carlos Santana’s band, Karl Perazzo and Raul Rekow have enjoyed the longest tenure.