Solo percussionista with strong West African, Latin (Afro Cuban), Jazz, R & B, and Hip-Hop background. Great for weddings, home-goings (funerals), stage performances, studio recordings. I am also experienced with DJ accompaniment, and can be accompanied with a 4 to 5 piece band.
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Price Range: Beginning at $100
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability for all services offered
Unions: AFM
West African: KuKu, Lambon, Sinte, Fanga, Menjani, etc...
Latin: Rumba (Guaguanco, Columbian, Yambu), Several 6/8 rhythms, Songo, etc...
Jazz/Funk: Joy & Pain, Miles Davis tunes, Herbie Hancock tunes, Afro Cuban Allstar tunes, PMG tunes, Abbey Lincoln Tunes, Charahkon tunes, etc...
Hip-Hop, Gospel, and R & B: All moderate to upbeat tunes
I have a love for all music genres and a passion for percussive expression as it shows up in lots of spiritual centered musical arrangements.
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