Brazilian percussionist and composer Adriano Adewale was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. For many years he was known as Adriano Pinto, a colonial name he…
Artist Profiles: Adriano Adewale
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Artist Profiles: Guillermo Barrón Ríos
Mexican percussionist Guillermo Barrón Ríos has developed his style with different ensembles that cover a wide range of musical genres such as classical music, rock,…
Artist Profiles: Tito De Gracia
Rafael Angel ‘Tito’ De Gracia was born on April 4, 1962 in Villa Palmeras, Santurce, Puerto Rico. He began playing the tumbadoras at 5 years…
Artist Profiles: Alex Acuña
Born in Pativilca, Peru, 100 miles north of Lima, Alejandro Neciosup Acuña, better known as Alex Acuña was born into a musical family that inspired…
Artist Profiles: Kim So Ra
Korean percussionist Kim So Ra has played the hourglass-shaped, two-headed drum known as janggu since she was a child. In high school she became a…
Artist Profiles: Aseana Percussion Unit
This 8-member group of musicians based in Kuala Lumpur uses anything that can make a sound, be it garbage can covers or broomsticks, they will…
Artist Profiles: Souhail Kaspar
Master percussionist Souhail Kaspar is known for his brilliant technique, scintillating performances and impeccable teaching skills. His musical sensitivity and ability to improvise and embellish…
Artist Profiles: Trilok Gurtu
A renowned master musician and composer, Trilok Gurtu has been at the forefront of innovative musical collaborations for the past years. The son of one…
Artist Profiles: Sivamani
Sivamani, also known as the Prince of Percussion, plays dozens of instruments from drums and kanjira to cymbals, pots and pans ? all in one…
Artist Profiles: Aja Addy
Aja Addy was born 1948 in Accra, Ghana. He was an acclaimed Ghanaian master drummer and percussionist. Influenced by his work as a tigari priest,…