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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.