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The Rhythm Collector: Drum Workshop
presents Alex Acuna NEW DVD!! The Rhythm Collector takes you on a journey that is sure to inspire you with performances featuring Latin alt-rockers Kinky, his own jazz project with Patrice Rushen, Abe Laboriel Sr., Justo Almario, and others. All beautifully shot in Hi-Def with 5.1 surround sound, scenes include: Pop cajon rhythm, Creole rhythms, Cuban rhythm, Caitro Soto, Bongo Improvisation, Candombe, Bomba, Plena, Merengue, Capoeira Samba Reggae and MORE. Alex Acuna is THE Rhythm Collector! |
DVD: $ $29.95 | ||
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Introduction to the Conga Drum:
by Michael Spiro NEW DVD!! A generous 2 hour instructional DVD designed to help the beginning conga player get started. Spiro goes through all the basic strokes and techniques, gives clear explanation of clave and how it functions, followed by exercises, and finally, demonstrations of essential Afrocuban rhythms including Bembe, Guaguanco, and Salsa tumbaos. |
DVD: $ 25.00 | ||
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Michael Spiro:
"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook, Intermediate/Advanced" This book & CD for intermediate/advanced players offers the insight and wisdom you would expect from veteran drummer/educator Michael Spiro. Dozens of patterns and variations for rumba, phrasing, and building agility with heel-toe, double strokes, etc. This HIGHLY RECOMMENDED book is easily one of the best conga books. 115 pages. |
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BK/CD: $ 28.00 | |
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Michael Spiro:
"Introduction to the Conga Drum" DVD AND "The Conga Drummer's Guidebook" Book/CD: PACKAGE DEAL!" Buy these 2 as a set for a special lower price! Bundle includes DVD and his book & CD for intermediate/advanced players... |
BK/CD & DVD SET: $45.00 | ||
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The Rhythm Collector: Drum Workshop
presents Alex Acuna NEW DVD!! The Rhythm Collector takes you on a journey that is sure to inspire you with performances featuring Latin alt-rockers Kinky, his own jazz project with Patrice Rushen, Abe Laboriel Sr., Justo Almario, and others. All beautifully shot in Hi-Def with 5.1 surround sound, scenes include: Pop cajon rhythm, Creole rhythms, Cuban rhythm, Caitro Soto, Bongo Improvisation, Candombe, Bomba, Plena, Merengue, Capoeira Samba Reggae and MORE. Alex Acuna is THE Rhythm Collector! |
DVD: $ $29.95 | ||
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"El Lenguaje del Tambor": Bata Rhythms & Techniques
from Matanzas, Cuba:
Featuring Daniel Alfonso NEW Bata Instructional Series!! This comprehensive 2 disc DVD set offers more than 5 hours of bata drumming demonstrations, tutorials, and interviews on how to play the rhythms of the Oro Seco in the Santeria Lucumi tradition. The film features Master of Afro Cuban percussion, Daniel Alfonso Herrera, the most sought after percussion instructor in Matanzas, Cuba. his clean, disciplined technique and clear, detailed explanations of the intricacies of Matanzas style bata drumming are invaluable for both the novice and experienced drummer. This will keep you busy for a few years! In Spanish with English Subtitles. 2 DVD set. Or, buy as a bundle with the book! (see below) |
2 DVD set: $49.95 Web special! Buy DVD & Book Bundle for only $75! |
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Afrocuba de Matanzas:
"50 Years On!" NEW DVD!! This DVD presents nine superb, visually stunning performances of the traditional ritual dance by one of Cuba's oldest and most important folkloric groups, Afrocuba de Matanzas. This DVD focuses on the religious music of the Congo, Lukumi, Carabali, and Arara traditions and is of interest to both dancers AND drummers. Each piece was specially selected and filmed in different locations around the city of Matanzas. Includes Palo, Ocunun, Abakua, San Lazaro, Yemaya, Oggun, Bricamo, Chango, and Makuta. 80 minutes with a booklet. Buy individually, or the Afrocuba de Matanzas set for a special low price! |
DVD: $ 35.00 | ||
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Afrocuba de Matanzas:
"Live at El Palenque" NEW DVD!! Rumba, the essential heart beat of Cuba, is performed here by the world renowned group, Afrocuba de Matanzas. This DVD presents a 70 minute performance by the 24 member group and features their most famous styles of rumba matancera: yambu, guaguanco, columbia, and batarumba. In contrast to the "50 Years On" DVD (above) which showcases religious dances, live at El Palenque is social, playful, and all about rumba. Stunning dance, drumming, costumes, and chant, you will also enjoy the authoritative 20 page booklet. Buy the set for a special lower price! |
DVD: $ 28.00 | ||
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Afrocuba de Matanzas:
"50 Years On" DVD AND "Live at El Palenque" DVD: PACKAGE DEAL!" NEW! Buy both "50 Years On" and "Live at El Palenque" for a special low price... |
DVD SET: $59.95 | ||
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Bata Rhythms & Techniques
from Matanzas, Cuba": Transcriptions of the Oro Seco
Edited/Transcribed by Michael Spiro and Bill Summers NEW Bata Instructional Series!! This book offers the most detailed and complete documentation of the fundamentals of Matanzas-style bata drumming ever produced. 19 rhythms transcribed and edited by veterans Bill Summers and Michael Spiro. This 116 page book features rhythms as taught by Daniel Alfonso Herrera and is an accompaniment to the "El Lenguaje del Tambor" Dvd series (see above). Buy the book only, or as a bundle with the DVD! (see above) |
Book: $39.95 Web special! Buy BOOK & DVD Bundle for only $75! |
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Alfredo Calvo:
"La Fuerza del Tambor: Bata, Bembe y Guiro en Matanzas Cuba" NEW Bata DVD Recorded in Matanzas!! La Fuerza del Tambor is the best DVD of its kind...with actual footage of Santeria, Palo, and Arara ceremonies. There are interviews with Alfredo Calvo, Elder of the Egwado branch of Santeria, and nine selections from that illustrate drum rhythms, songs, and dances for the Orishas. Rare footage of bata, bembe, and guiro. Lyric subtitles are included for all songs. Interviews in Spanish with English Subtitles. 90 Minute DVD. Highly Recommended. |
DVD: $ 24.95 | ||
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Obakoso:
"Dances of the Orisha with Jose Francisco Barroso" NEW DVD!! Learn Afrocuban folkloric dance from master teacher (and Havana native), Jose Francisco Barroso as he guides students on a journey through 6 Orisha dances, as well as the Rumba family of Yambu, Guaguanco, and Columbia. This is the most comprehensive instructional tool of its kind, and is loaded with detailed information, movements and solo technique. Drummers, this is a great resource for you too, and features live drummers playing rhythms for Elegba, Ogun, Osun, Yemoja, Sango, Oya, plus all 3 Rumbas...with help from Sandy Perez and others. |
DVD: $ 29.99 | ||
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Ballet Folklorico Cutumba
de Santiago & Academy of Cuban Folklore and Dance:
"Eleggua: An Instructional Cuban Dance DVD" NEW DVD!! Featuring Jose Alredo Carrion of Ballet Folklorico Cutumba de Santiago. This is the 2nd DVD in this series. This DVD focuses on dances for Eleggua, and demonstrates 4 of the most well known toques of Eleggua: La Lumbanche, La Topa, Ynongo, & Chachalokuafun. Jose shares the methodology he's used as a professor in Cuba to train generations of dancers. Appropriate for all levels...those who've never learned orisha dances and professionals alike. 60+ minutes of instruction, plus bonus features, including 2 brief performances. Spanish with optional English voice-over. |
DVD: $32.00 | ||
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Ballet Folklorico Cutumba
de Santiago & Academy of Cuban Folklore and Dance:
"Rumba: An Instructional Cuban Dance DVD" Featuring Jose Alredo Carrion of Ballet Folklorico Cutumba de Santiago. This 2-DVD set features Yambu (42 minutes) and Guaguanco (50 minutes) plus street scenes and short performances. Jose shares the methodology he's used as a professor in Cuba to train generations of dancers. Appropriate for all levels...those who've never danced Rumba to experienced dancers wanting to enhance their technique and learn some new moves. Filmed in Santiago de Cuba 2005, you'll love the live drummers and cultural environment, too! Spanish with optional English voice-over. |
2-DVD set: $39.99 | ||
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Tomas Cruz:
"Vol. 1: (Beginning) Conga Technique as Taught in Cuba" NEW Instrucational book/DVD series!! Tomas Cruz cut his teeth in Havana in the 1990's when some of today's hardest hitting bands were emerging. He's played with Paulito FG, and currently lives in Miami where he plays with Manolin. This new series is really a wealth of information, and as up-to-date as you can get. It's got notation, recommendations on recordings and drummers to listen to, and best of all, a DVD to show you. This series is not about folkloric traditions like rumba and bata, but rather an evolution of social salsa music and the rhythms of yesterday which form the rhythmic vocabulary used by the hottest congueros of today. Volume 1: A 70 page book and accompanying DVD cover basic technique, exercises, and basic rhythm patterns for Salsa, Chachacha, and Bolero. |
BK/DVD: $ 24.95 | ||
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Tomas Cruz:
"Vol. 2: (Intermediate) Essential Conga Rhythms" NEW Instrucational book/DVD series!! The 2nd in this series (see above for more info). Volume 2: A 70 page book and accompanying DVD continue the work from the first volume to teach more rhythmic vocabulary of yesterday such as Songo, Mozambique, Bomba, Guaguanco, and 6/8. |
BK/DVD: $ 24.95 | ||
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Tomas Cruz:
"Vol. 3: (Advanced) Timba, Modern Cuban Rhythms" NEW Instrucational book/DVD series!! The 3rd in this series (see above for more info). Volume 3: An 88 page book and accompanying DVD bring you up to date with dozens of "marchas", variations, entrances, and solos on 3 drums. Using actual patterns from his Paulito FG recordings, this is probably the best tool for applying modern technique to real-world Salsa. Working pros will mine a lot of information in this one. |
BK/DVD: $ 24.95 | ||
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Afrocuban Allstars:
"En Vivo: Live in Japan" NEW!! This DVD AND CD double disc is a wonderful new release, with all cylinders firing...about 20 of them. This is some of their best work to date, and certainly the most energetic, playing tunes by Company Segundo, Pello el Afrokan, Chico O'Farrill, and of course leader Juan de Marcos among others. Check out this "Chan Chan" for a peek. Recommended. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | DVD: $ 25.00 | |
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Los Van Van:
"Live in Europe" NEW!! 114 minutes running-time including a live concert, from the 80's, in Germany. This 89 minute show features superstar Cesar "Pupy" Pedroso, master timbalero Changuito and veteran singers Mario Valdes and Perito Calvo. As a bonus there is 18 minutes from a live performance in Havana, and video clip of "Tim-pop". |
DVD: $ 25.00 | ||
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"Travel Through Time":
Featuring Giovanni Hidalgo and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez "Over 2 1/2 hours of 2 of the world's best drummers. It's jaw-dropping entertainment and instructional, as they perform a number, and then break it down. This is THE DVD of 2004. Loaded with technique, creativity, sick licks and a truck load of wisdom. If you like drums of any type, get this DVD!"--BB Recommended. |
DVD: $ 39.95 | ||
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Roots of Rhythm:
Hosted by Harry Belafonte" This DVD hosted by Harry Belafonte has just been re-issued. This 3-hour DVD features performances by Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie, Ruben Blades and many more. It has a ton of footage from Cuba in the late 80's and some much earlier archived work. Lots of rumba, mambo, changui, and salsa from the pioneers who created those styles. Because it explores the trans-atlantic dialogue and links between Africa and Cuba, well, we had to give it two thumbs up!! Recommended. |
DVD: $ 29.99 | ||
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Omi Ina & Obbara:
"Cajon Espiritual: The Music Box of Cuba" This new DVD put out by Earth CDs, presents these two folkloric groups from Havana. The groups, Omi Ina and Obbara, are students of Pancho Quinto and are the next generation of Cuban musicians. The songs on the DVD represent the diverse music and traditions in contemporary cuba. Some English subtitles. 51 minutes. |
DVD: $25.00 | ||
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Various Artists:
"Rumbambeo" Recorded live in Cuba, this is 75 minutes of Folkloric music and dance. Featuring "Chaguito" Garzon Rill, the former musical director of "Rumberos de Cuba", you'll see performances of Cajon, Bata, and Rumba. |
DVD: $32.00 | ||
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Various Artists:
"Rumbon Tropical" Featuring the folkloric music and dance group, "Rumberos de Cuba". This is 67 minutes of an intimate party performance recorded right in Havana, Cuba. Great for drummers, dancers and teachers. |
DVD: $32.00 | ||
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Chaguito y Sus Timberos:
"Descarga Pi-Mozambi-Son" NEW!! Another very nice DVD under the leadership of Santiago "Changuito" Garzon, former musical director of Clave y Guaguanco. See with your own eyes, Descargas from this classic ensemble featuring flute, bass, trumpet, tres, piano, and of course, congas, timbales, bongo, and cajon. Rhythms & grooves covered included, cha cha cha, son, pilon-mozambique-son, bembe, bata rumba, son montuno, rumba son, and a conga. Bonus tracks and mp3 audio included. 68 minutes. |
DVD: $32.00 | ||
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Various Artists:
"U Laka Laka La: Carnaval la Habana 2003" Get a close up view of Carnival in Havana, complete with Comparsas, stunning costumes, floats, salsa street dancers, and percussion, percussion, percussion. 52 minutes. |
DVD: $32.00 | ||
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Buena Vista Social Club:
"Various Artists" This new DVD includes additional scenes, director's commentary and musician information...so even if you own the video...this has more! |
DVD: $ 19.99 | ||
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Celia Cruz:
"Celia Cruz and the Fania Allstars in Africa" This DVD features footage from a Salsa music festival in Zaire featuring Celia Cruz, Ray Barreto, Johnny Pacheco, and more... |
DVD: $ 22.99 | ||
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Cuban Santeria:
"by Raul Canizares" This book is a well-written exploration of Afro-Cuban Santeria. Previous edition was called, "Walking With the Night". |
BK: $ 14.95 | ||
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Salsa: The Rhythm of Latin Music,
"By Gerard/Sheller" Tracing the history of the music from its African roots to the new Songo style, this book offers essential reading. |
BK/CD: $ 24.95 | ||
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Poncho Sanchez:
"Conga Cookbook" Learn Afro-Cuban rhythms from the master...CD included. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! HEAR ANOTHER SOUND CLIP! |
BK/CD: $ 16.95 | |
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Poncho Sanchez:
"Poncho At Montreux" Over an hour of live performance footage at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2004 with great camera angles and superb sound. You'll enjoy the bonus interview with Poncho, as well as some old 1978 footage of him playing with Cal Tjader among other things. |
DVD: $ 19.99 | ||
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Victor Rendon:
"The Art of Playing Timbales, Vol. 1" Intermediate to pro, the great new book by our friends at Music in Motion covers Cha Cha Cha, Son, 6/8 and Mozambique. Includes Manny Oquendo and Guillermo Barreto transcriptions as well as interviews, and play-along tracks with the best. |
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BK/CD: $ 24.95 | |
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Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez:
"Conversations in Clave" This is a great book for kit players. Recommended! |
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BK/CD: $ 24.95 | |
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Arturo Rodriguez:
"Bembe Conversations--CD" Learn easily with 29 tracks of bembe parts, including a nice 11+ minute bembe performance piece. This is the CD that Rodriguez put out BEFORE he wrote the book/CD above. This is NOT the CD that accompanies the book. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 10.00 | |
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Ed Uribe:
"The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set" A near Bible in our store, this huge 328 page book with 2 CDs is one of your more complete resources for Cuban rhythms. Uribe demonstrates the traditional instruments and parts before applying it to drumset, so it's a great resource even for hand drummers. Rhythms included are son, cha-cha, guajira, bolero, son-montuno, mambo, rumba, danzon, charanga, songo, pilon, comparsa, mozambique, bata, joropa, and abakua. This will keep you busy for awhile! |
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BK/CD: $ 39.95 | |
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"Conga Town":
"By Jim Solomon" This is a book of percussion ensembles for upper elementary and middle school students. |
BK: $ 12.95 | ||
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Riddim: Claves of African Origin
by Billy Martin This NEW! book by Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin & Wood fame has a new book that digs deep into the African-fed rhythm. The book documents many of the pathways that Billy, aka "illy B" has taken to find his unique voice. The claves contained in the book open up rhythmic subdivisions, substitutions, and wide vocabulary to draw upon. The non-traditional notation system takes a little getting used to, but will ultimately free you from the awkward constraint of using western notation to interpret African Rhythm. 87 audio tracks. |
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BK/CD: $ 24.95 | |
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Kim Atkinson:
"Mozambique Cuban Style in 3-2 Clave, Vol. 1" A close-up look at this fun Cuban rhythm, popularized by Pello el Afrokan. |
DVD: $ 29.99 | ||
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Kim Atkinson:
"Mozambique Cuban Style in 2-3 Clave, Vol. 2" A close-up look at this fun Cuban rhythm, popularized by Pello el Afrokan. |
DVD: $ 29.99 | ||
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Kim Atkinson: "Speaking of Rhythm...Play-along CD set" This unique system uses the voice to first "speak" the rhythm before you play it...if you can speak it, you can play it. CD's have play-along sections and are over 60 minutes long. Rhythm collectors will appreciate this new series. A simple and comprehensive system for learning and memorizing traditional rhythms. You can buy each CD separately, or the set. | |||
| "Vol. 1...Afoxe'" | HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 15.99 | ||
| "Vol. 2...Bembe" | HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 15.99 | ||
| "Vol. 3...Djesse Mulombo" | HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 15.99 | ||
| "Vol. 4...Haitian Yan Valu" | HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 15.99 | ||
| "Vol. 5...Nigerian Highlife" | HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 15.99 | ||
| "Vol. 6...Cuban Makuta" | HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 15.99 | ||
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THE COMPLETE SET OF 6.... "SPEAKING OF RHYTHM" |
6-CD SET: $ 85.00 | |||
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Miguel "Anga" Diaz:
"Anga Mania" NEW!!! NOW ON DVD!! A master class of traditional conga techniques mixed with funk, jungle, and Cuban music. One of our favorite conga dvds. |
Check out this clip on YOUTUBE! | DVD: $ 24.95 | |
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"The New Method for Afro-Cuban Drumming":
By Jimmy Branly Kit players who want to learn the hot stuff from a member of the younger generation of Cuban drumset crushers will love this new book from Jimmy Branly. Don't be fooled by his name. Jimmy Branly is 100% Cuban, and a major-leaguer when it comes to the new sound of Cuban Timba. He has played with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, N.G. La Banda, Celia Cruz, and countless others. If you've see the "Drumset Artists of Cuba" video, you'll see a younger, skinnier Branly tearing it up. Included with the book is a disc with 97 audio examples and play-along sections. Listen to these three tracks as he digs deeper. |
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BK/CD: $ 19.95 | |
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David Garibaldi and Talking Drums:
"TimbaFunk" Hip adaptions of Afro-Cuban rhythms from 3 of the best in the business: David Garibaldi, Jesus Diaz, and Michael Spiro. Includes 2 CDs mixed for play-along and just for jamming. |
BK/CD: $ 24.95 | ||
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David Garibaldi and Talking Drums:
"Funky Beat" "Tower of Power" drummer, David Garibaldi, dissects 8 charts, focusing on his own innovative style combining funk, jazz, and afro-cuban. Includes transcriptions and 2 CDs, mixed with and without drums so that you can play along. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | BK/2-CD Set: $ 24.95 | |
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The Bongo Book:
"By Trevor Salloum" No need to "fake it" anymore. Trevor Salloum's bongo book has dozens of rhythms, and dozens more variations, interviews, pictures, and audio examples. |
BK/CD: $ 17.95 | ||
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Bongo Drumming, Beyond the Basics:
"By Trevor Salloum" This book contains 2 CDs and takes you further into solos, 6/8 time, 5/4 time, and has a neat discography that points you to dozens of recordings with rippin' bongo solos in them. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | BK/CD: $ 29.95 | |
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The Conga Drummer's Friend:
"The Ultimate Practice Partner!" While not glamourous, this disc has what every player needs: a rock solid bell/clave player to practice with. This clever disc has 17 common bell/clave patterns from Cuba, West Africa, Haiti, and Brazil. Check out these 2 clips. |
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CD: $ 9.99 | |
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"Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset":
"By Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner" This book/CD set begins with the folkloric feel of songo, mozambique, guaguanco, bembe, & cascara, before showing drum set applications. Great resource for both hand and set drummers alike! |
BK/CD: $ 29.95 | ||
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"Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums:
Funkifying the Clave"
"By Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen" This book and CD have become cult classics for all musicians struggling to unlock the clave. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! HEAR ANOTHER SOUND CLIP! |
BK/CD: $ 29.95 | |
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"The Music of Santeria: Traditional
Rhythms of the Bata Drums"
"By Amira and Cornelius" Somewhat academic in nature, this is one of very few Bata instructional works out there. Lots of notation helps you to see where drum patterns line up and where the conversation is. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | BK/CD: $ 24.95 | |
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"Conga Drumming: A Beginner's Guide to
Playing with Time"
"By Dworsky and Sansby" Easy to understand notation with lots of diagrams and explanations for learning Rumba, Bembe, Songo...the most thorough book of it's kind. The audio CD that comes with the book have examples and play along sections that are good enough to listen to for entertainment. Recommended. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | BK/CD: $ 24.99 | |
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"Conga Drumming: A Beginner's Guide to
Playing with Time"
"By Dworsky and Sansby" Great beginner's DVD showing not only conga technique and patterns, but also how it fits with bell, shaker, and bongo. Guest appearances by Raul Rekow (Santana) and Jorge Bermudez make it fun. Recommended. |
DVD: $ 19.99 | ||
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Changuito:
"The History of Songo" From the man who created songo, this video gives you lots of variations and the feel that only Changuito can deliver. Just in case you are one of those saying, "Songo...how early 90's"...the video's 94 minutes covers both timbales and drumset application, including Merensongo, Pilon, and Mozambique. |
DVD: $ 39.95 | IN STOCK SOON! | |
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Changuito:
"Evolutions of the Tumbadoras" A masterclass on conga rhythms. Together with Giovanni Hidalgo, Changuito demonstrates son, guarjira, batanga, abakua, palo, and bembe, with explanations of their origins and influences. 84 minutes. |
VD: $ 39.95 | Sorry, Temporarily out of print! | |
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Changuito:
"A Master's Approach to Timbales" 112-pages of primary information from one of the great pioneers of our time. Packed with lots of notation and audio examples, you'll be ready to join that Salsa group without having to fake it after all... |
BK/CD: $ 25.95 | ||
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Changuito and Giovanni:
"Conga Masters: Duets" These duets feature some of the most explosive soloing and dramatic interplay ever captured on video. With 7 congas between them, they create melodies and mimic each others' solo ideas. Also evident is the stylistic contrast between Giovanni's hummingbird speed and Changuito's use of space. NOW ON DVD!! |
DVD: $ 19.95 | ||
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Changuito and Giovanni:
"The Masters Meet Again!" The first video was so good you asked for more, and here it is. Two of the greatest drummers of our time, pulling out all the stops. |
VD: $ 19.95 | Temporarily, Out of Print! | |
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Giovanni Hidalgo:
"Mano A Mano" Here's your private lesson with Giovanni focusing less on rhythm and more on exercises to build speed, and develop a rhythmic vocabulary. Digs deep into technique to take your playing to the next level. |
VD: $ 39.99 | Temporarily out of print! | |
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Giovanni Hidalgo:
"In the Tradition" Probably the most accessible of Giovanni's DVDs, "In the Tradition", covers basic sounds, tuning (!), and many popular patterns, such as bolero, danzon, charanga, and son montuno. Special features include performances, DVD-ROM, and drums from around the world. |
DVD: $ 29.99 | ||
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Giovanni Hidalgo:
"Conga Virtuoso" His DVD, "Conga Virtuoso" is probably the best video out there for semi-professional and professional players. It's a 90 minute master class on the evolution of conga rhythms. From 1 drum to 4+, it also covers obscure (in the US at least) Puerto Rican rhythms, such as Jibaro and Bomba, in addition to the classics like Tumbao and the Son Montuno. Plenty of wicked playing here, and lots of tricks, including double hits, ruffs and other rudiments. Features special guest, Changuito, and is NOT recommended for beg/int. players. |
DVD: $ 29.99 | ||
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Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo:
"From Afro-Cuban to Rock" Santana rhythm section covering the rhythms guajira, guaguanco, palo, cha cha, rumba columbia, and afro-cuban 6/8. They address the mixing of rhythms, development of solo ideas, and pack in great live concert footage. |
DVD: $ 23.95 | ||
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Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo:
"Supernatural Rhythm and Grooves" This DVD features Raul Rekow, Karl Perazzo, and Horacio "El Negro" on drums, as well as other greats. Patterns and grooves from each of the songs are broken down into individual lessons and all songs are taught and played in their entirety. Specially recorded groove vamps are included on the exclusive play-along accompanying CD. |
DVD: $ 39.95 | ||
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Richie Gajate Garcia:
"Play Congas Now" An LP Endorser for years and a mainstay in the studio, Garcia breaks it down for the studio percussionist. |
BK/CD: $ 19.95 | ||
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Richie Gajate Garcia:
"Play Bongos and Hand Percussion Now" An LP Endorser for years and a mainstay in the studio, Garcia breaks it down for the studio percussionist. |
BK/CD: $ 24.95 | ||
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Richie Gajate Garcia:
"Close up on Congas, Vol. 1" An LP Endorser for years and a mainstay in the studio, Garcia breaks it down for the studio percussionist. |
DVD: $ 23.99 | ||
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Richie Gajate Garcia:
"Close up on Bongos and Timbales" An LP Endorser for years and a mainstay in the studio, Garcia breaks it down for the studio percussionist. |
DVD: $ 23.99 | ||
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Luis Conte:
"The Studio Percussionist, Vol. 1" Another great 70 minute DVD for the studio percussionist. |
DVD: $ 19.99 | ||
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"The Rhythmic Construction of a Salsa
Tune, Vol. 1":
"Featuring Pablo "Chino" Nunez" Intros, montunos, choruses, when to groove and when to solo....this handy DVD provides a roadmap to help you understand the structure behind the music. |
DVD: $ 12.99 | ||
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LATIN RHYTHM SECTION: DVDs, VIDEOS, BOOKS & Instructional Materials... |
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"Salsa Guidebook":
"By Sher Publishing." This classic book dispels all the myths about playing salsa. It breaks down the various styles, sections, rhythms. Toss in basic arrangements and a great discography and it's great for everyone in the band. |
BK: $ 20.00 | ||
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"The Latin Real Book":
"By Sher Publishing." No need to fake it anymore. This is the "Real" book with 570 pages of latin standards. A MUST for every jazz ensemble. The "C" Version. |
BK: $ 40.00 | ||
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"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section":
"By Nelson Faria and Cliff Korman" By Sher publishing. This book includes 2 play-along CDs, including solo parts. For all levels. |
BK/CD: $ 28.00 | ||
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"Afro-Cuban Muy Caliente!":
"By Sher Publishing" Featuring Rebeca Mauleon, Oscar Stagnaro, and Orestes Vilato. This is more about the entire Latin rhythm section. |
BK/CD: $22.00 | ||
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"101 Montunos":
"By Rebeca Mauleon" Need a workout? A classic book with 2 CDs by Rebeca Mauleon, the author of the indispensable Salsa guidebook. She does a great job describing all the Salsa styles and sub-styles. Includes important tips on clave, arpeggiation, beat displacement, 2-keyboard grooves and other tools of the trade. Bilingual (Spanish/English). |
BK/2-CD Set: $28.00 | ||
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"The True Cuban Bass":
"By Carlos del Puerto" A classic book by Carlos del Puerto, the bassist from super group, Irakere. Includes extensive notation and 2 CDs. |
BK/2-CD set: $22.00 | ||
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"The Latin Bass Book":
"by Sher Publishing" With 257 pages and 3 CDs, this is the most complete Latin bass book we've seen. Broken into sections for Tumbao, other Afro-cuban styles, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Latin Jazz, you get enough Bass lines to keep 'em bumping on the dance floor for days. |
BK/3-CD set: $34.00 |
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BRAZIL: DVDs, VIDEOS, BOOKS & Instructional Materials... |
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Total Rhythm Pandeiro:
"Learn to Play Pandeiro, Volume 1" With Robert Wallace NEW DVD!! Learn to Play Pandeiro, Volume 1 by Robert Wallace, "The Drum Guy". We've been on the lookout for a good pandeiro (Brazilian tambourine) DVD for a long time, and finally found it. Learn care, tuning, and pandeiro musical fundamentals, including Samba, Capoeira, Partido Alto, and Baiao, with plenty of percussionists who want to teach that tambourine some new tricks. |
DVD: $ 24.95 | ||
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Capoeira:
"Instructions and Demonstrations" NEW DVD!! Capoeira: Lessons and Demonstrations features Mestre Iram Custodio. This is the first Capoeira DVD we've come across, and we love it. Over 90 minutes with techniques, presentations of the instruments and rhythms, demonstrations on the beach, and my favorite...the interviews about history and development of Capoeira. Highly Recommended!! Portuguese with French or English subtitles. PAL/NTSC dual version. |
DVD: $ 19.99 | ||
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"Black Orpheus":
The classic 1959 film, now on DVD, from Rio De Janeiro with wonderful photography and music. |
DVD: $ 19.99 | ||
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"Brazilian Percussion Manual":
"By Daniel Sabanovich" This book includes rhythms and techniques with application for the drum set. |
BK: $ 10.95 | ||
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"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section":
"By Nelson Faria and Cliff Korman" By Sher publishing. This book includes 2 play-along CDs, including solo parts. For all levels. |
BK/CD: $ 28.00 | ||
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"Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset":
"By Duduka Da Fonseca and Bob Weiner" This is a great resource for all drummers. Instruction begins with traditional before moving to drum-set applications. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | BK/CD: $ 26.95 | |
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Ed Uribe:
"The Essence of Brazilian Percussion and Drum Set" This 144 page book with CD is a great tool for teachers and students alike. There is a lot of cultural information as well as tips on posture, instrument names and roles, and easy to read notation. Because the author demonstrates the traditional rhythms before applying it to drumset, it's a superb resource for both traditional samba players and drumset players. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! HEAR ANOTHER SOUND CLIP! |
BK/CD: $ 24.95 | |
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"Introduction to Brazilian Percussion":
"Featuring Cassio Duarte" Great little DVD produced by LP. You'll discover the individual instruments such as Pandeiro, Tamborim, Surdo, Timbal, and Repinique, as well as the basics of the Pagode, Baiao, and Batucada rhythms. Great tool for teachers, band directors, and percussionists who want to know how to play all those toys. |
DVD: $ 12.95 | ||
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"Drum Solos Revisited":
"Featuring Ralph Irizary" This DVD by LP features Ralph Irizarry and is perfect for any level percussionist. Contains 15 solos at all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Play along with each solo! |
DVD: $ 19.95 |
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MORE LATIN INSTRUCTIONAL WORKS: DVDs, VIDEOS, BOOKS & Instructional Materials... |
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Bill Matthews:
"Conga Joy CD #2: 24 Ensemble Rhythms" "Conga Joy CD #2" demonstrates all parts playing the rhythm together, whereas the "Conga Joy" CD demonstrates the individual, isolated parts. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 16.99 | |
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Bill Matthews:
"Conga Joy--Book" The Conga Joy/ Drum Talk series is a no-nonsense dictionary of rhythms covering West Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. |
BK: $ 19.95 | ||
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Bill Matthews:
"Conga Joy--CD" The Conga Joy/ Drum Talk series is a no-nonsense dictionary of rhythms covering West Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. The "Conga Joy" CD demonstrates the individual, isolated parts. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 16.99 | |
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Bill Matthews:
"Conga Joy--DVD" The Conga Joy/ Drum Talk series is a no-nonsense dictionary of rhythms covering West Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. |
DVD: $ 29.95 | ||
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Bill Matthews:
"Drum Talk--Book" The Conga Joy/ Drum Talk series is a no-nonsense dictionary of rhythms covering West Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. |
BK: $ 19.95 | ||
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Bill Matthews:
"Drum Talk CD 1: Dialogues 1-17" The Conga Joy/ Drum Talk series is a no-nonsense dictionary of rhythms covering West Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 16.99 | |
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Bill Matthews:
"Drum Talk CD 2: Dialogues 18-33" The Conga Joy/ Drum Talk series is a no-nonsense dictionary of rhythms covering West Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. |
CD: $ 16.99 | ||
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Bill Matthews:
"Drum Talk--DVD" The Conga Joy/ Drum Talk series is a no-nonsense dictionary of rhythms covering West Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. |
DVD: $ 29.95 | ||
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Bill Matthews:
"Drum Stories" This NEW! book by Bill Matthews (author of "Conga Joy"). This collection of 50 solos and phrases is a first as far as I know. You know how the Senegalese Sabar drummers have these long unison breaks (called "Baks") that seem to last for over a minute before going back to the groove? You know how they are really hard to memorize, 'cuz they're so long? Drum Stories has 50 of them, written in easy box notation so you and your buddies can sound like the pros. |
BK: $ 19.95 | ||
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Bill Matthews:
"Drum Stories CD-#1" This NEW! CD is 1 of 2 CDs that accompany the above book, Drum Stories. CD #1 covers solos 1-24. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 16.99 | |
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Bill Matthews:
"Drum Stories CD-#2" This NEW! CD is 2 of 2 CDs that accompany the above book, Drum Stories. CD #2 covers solos 25-50. |
HEAR A SOUND CLIP! | CD: $ 16.99 | |
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Animusic:
A Computer Animation Video Album NEW! While this is not Latin per se, we've included this DVD here because it is so cool! You may have seen it on Public Broadcasting...this is an award-winning amazing rhythmic journey through 3-D animation. Awesome tool for teachers to get kids interested in music, and still entertaining for drummers of all ages. It's art, it's music, and it's technology rolled into one. |
Check out this YOU TUBE Sample here! |
DVD: $ 19.95 |
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