Anyone familiar with Cuban music of the last 20 years is familiar with the name "Piloto". From his days with the group "NG la Banda" to his time with the exceptional singer Issac Delgado and now with his group "Klimax", Piloto es el hombre que manda! This video has been converted from analog so I apologize ahead of time for the quality.
Rhythm Traders drum set endorsee, Johnny Ballard plays with his gospel group at the Portland/Zimbawe sister city mural dedication on his "Broadway B1" kit.
Djembe performance Group "Simbe' " play undercover in Guinea, West Africa. These guys are really throwin' down!!! The lead djembe is a shredder. They are playing outside of Mamady Keita's compound for the Tabaski Holiday. Very nice stuff. www.rhythmtraders.co m
Here we have a "Dununba" (in this context meaning "Gathering of Women to dance"). The Women form a large circle and griots tell stories and the ladies dance. Also, we have the "Dance of the Strong Man". Some great drumming and dancing and a great view of African life.
Petite Mamady plays for Grand Mamady on a day that students pay their respect to their teachers. You may remember petite Mamady from the movie "Djembefola". He was around 8 or 9 in the movie. He is 19 in this video. Petite Mamady is the second player in the clip.
The beginning steps of carving a Djembe. Hollowing out the log and rough cutting the shape of the drum. All done by hand with hand made tools. Very Cool!!!
Petite Mamady plays for Grand Mamady on a day that students pay their respects to their teachers. You may remember petite Mamady from the movie "Djembefola". He was around 8 or 9 in the movie. He is 19 in this video. Petite Mamady is the first player in this clip.
Eduardo of El Clan (Formerly of Chispa y los Complices) plays marcha (groove) and some great transitions into the kicks. Very nice. Let us know what you think. Check us out at www.rhythmtraders.co m
The two masters of the djembe play together at Famoudou's home. This is as good as it gets. The two masters sharing some knowledge. There is a camera blocking the view for part of the video but there is a lot of good footage here.
Eduardo Velazquez plays an outdoor concert with Chispa y los Complices. In previous clips you have seen Eduardo in a pop setting and a jazz setting. This is him playing some very nice Timba groove.
Some members of Afro Cuba de Matanzas play Guaguanco, Yambu and Columbia. Some very nice quinto and conjon work and, as usual with these guys, an awesome groove.
Master timbalero Jose Sanchez takes a great solo. One of our favorites. Jose is a very creative and innovative player. He is key in the developement of the Timba drum set style. His influence can be felt throughout the new generation of Cuban drum set artists. He plays here in Vancouver B.C. with Ignacio Cervantes (El Chispa of "Chispa y los Complices"
Timbalero Jose Sanchez plays with one of the Fuentes brothers. Jose has a nice groove and he shows it in this clip. Ignacio Cervantes (El Chispa) of "Chispa y los Complices" is on Bass.
Eduardo (Formerly of Chispa y los Complices) plays in the style he calls "Fusion". It is a mix of Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, Soca, Funk and Hip-Hop. The conguero also plays some nice parts. Let us know what you think. Check us out at www.rhythmtraders.co m
Here is our favorite again (Eduardo Velazquez of El Clan and Chispa y Los Acomplices) plays with Chispa (Bass) and Beco (Conga). This is Eduardo in a jazz setting. you may remember Beco from the Jose Sanchez section of the Chuck Silverman video "Drum Set Artist of Cuba" (Available at www.rhythmtraders.co m). He is the premier bell maker of Cuba. Very nice playing
These are two of the pioneers of Timba drumming. Lots of nice breaks and kicks.This is at the Festival of Drums in Havana, Cuba 2002. I apologize for the quality. This clip has been converted from analog to digital.
Jean, timbalero of the group Klimax, demonstrates some incredible independence. Clave and guiro, clave and bongo and a remarkable Timba style abanico. Another strong player. One of our favorites
![Giraldo Piloto y su Grupo \"Klimax\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/mhY7MnSMlbQ/2.jpg "Giraldo Piloto y su Grupo \\"Klimax\\"")
![Djembe Group: Simbe\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/Oty-IO-VNsI/2.jpg "Djembe Group: Simbe\")
![Snare Drum Tuning Tips pt.3 \"Final Tuning/Adjustments\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/RuZsQEcaoB4/2.jpg "Snare Drum Tuning Tips pt.3 \\"Final Tuning/Adjustments\\"")
![Djembe Group Simbe\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/30o_2B_Ay9U/2.jpg "Djembe Group Simbe\")
