Agustin Henke was born in Sevilla (Spain). He learned flamenco percussion at an early age with the prestigious Manueli Soler. Later on, he took part in shows such as “Por aquí te quiero ver” together with bailaores (dancers) Javier Baron, Israel Galvan or Rafael de Carmen, guitarist Pedro Sierra and the cantaora La Tobala. His most famous shows include La Tirana and Flamenco Republic by the María Pagés Company.
He has recorded with the greatest names in Spanish flamenco, and currently accompanies artists such as El Niño de Pura, Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Pedro Sierra, Carmen Linares, Manolo Franco, Cantores de Híspalis, and Juana Amaya.
Besides the cajón, his remarkable adaptability endowed him with mastery of the jembe, the Indian tabla, and the crótalos (finger cymbals), while accompanying himself with a half drum kit, congas, pandero (frame drum), or even tinaja (clay pot).
Today, he is one of the most sought-for percussionists in Spain, both on stage and in recording studios.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.