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Omar Porter on Conga

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:00:25 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkhAkTFW0CU

Omar Porter on conga. Band is playing Ovations in Charlotte N.C

Son de la Loma by Shimon Greenstein and Band

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:18:18 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRNaDsz8C3w

“Son de la Loma”

Shimon Greenstein -- LP Tito Puente Timbales
Arian Abadi -- singer and cowbell
Omer Kringel -- piano (out of the frame of the video)
Uriya Bartal -- bass guitar
Arkadi Blechman -- congas

Angel R. Rodriguez Sr. on LP Congas

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:58:46 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmCZZt1nn2I

Angel R. Rodriguez Sr. was born Bayamon, Puerto Rico August 29, 1954. He started playing drums at the age of 9. First payed gig at the age of 13. Musician, singer, poet, composer, arranger, actor, ensemble comedian, producer and educator. For the past 45 years Angel R. Rodriguez Sr. has dedicated himself to preserving and maintaining Puerto Rico’s rich musical culture.

A Viral Explosion of Love for Our Troops

admin — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:01:53 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZE1pi3Ew8s

Internationally renowned percussionist, Bashiri Johnson has recreated the iconic song “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”. The song and its video are dedicated to our troops at home and abroad, with the USO and the Vietnam Veterans of America receiving proceeds from its sale. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” is the first single from the newly released holiday CD, “I’ll Be Dreaming”, both the CD and single are available on CD Baby.

Bashiri has posted the “Viral Explosion of Love” video on YouTube . “Through the “Viral Explosion of Love” campaign, one can show support for our troops just by clicking and viewing this video (see above)”, says Bashiri. “The more ‘clicks’ the video gets, the more love we will be spreading. Imagine the excitement for the troops and the viewers watching the numbers explode throughout the holiday season!”

For more information, please visit Roots of Rhythm website.

Chris Staley on LP Djembe

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:44:23 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ppwt9pjuR0

Jesus is the Lord. Percussion by Chris Staley, guitar and vocals by Stephen Gulley

Paul Abella Covers the Beatles’ Rocky Raccoon

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:27:39 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaKvQcP97Bk

Paul Abella plays the LP Angled Cajon on his band’s rendition of The Beatles’ Rocky Raccoon.

Nik Lin Plays LP Congas and Bongos

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:18:55 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmUTbQQGGL0

Ekendra Das with Los Ekobios

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:06:23 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUaqO878e00

Ekendra Das Los Ekobios at the Latin Festival 2010

Paul Abella on the LP Angled Cajon

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:17:33 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdzhYKEoUts

Paul Abella on the LP Angled Cajon and brass tambourine (around the ankle, can be heard later on in the song).

Drummers Collective NYC

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:12:23 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLVOIK7gq1k

Drummers Collective NYC play LP.

“Bemsha Swing” performed by The Collective School of Music Advanced Performance Program featuring: Ismael Baiz (Drums), Francesco (Bass) Andrea Longato (Guitar), Tivon S. Pennicott (Sax), Jacobo Alvarez (Conga’s), Bob Quaranta (Keys -- Program Co-Director), Kim Plainfield (Timbales, Program Director).